Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta Recipe
Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta is a creamy one-pot dinner made with tender chicken, garlic, butter, Parmesan, and spaghetti.Ready in just 35 minutes using simple pantry ingredients.Perfect for family dinners and busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 3 chicken breasts chopped into bite-sized pieces
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 onion thinly sliced
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 300 g dried spaghetti
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
For Serving
- Extra grated Parmesan
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, paprika, and oregano until evenly coated.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken for 5–6 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fully cooked. Transfer to a plate.
- Melt the butter in the same pan.
- Add the sliced onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and parsley, then cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the spaghetti, ensuring it is mostly submerged in the broth.
- Cover and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan until smooth.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan and cook for another 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve the Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta topped with extra Parmesan, parsley, and freshly cracked black pepper.
Notes
- Replace heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Add crushed red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for added brightness.
- Pair with garlic bread or a crisp green salad.