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Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta

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A cozy, crowd-pleasing weeknight meal featuring tender chicken and silky pasta in a rich garlic butter sauce.

Ingredients

  • Boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper
  • All-purpose flour (optional)
  • Unsalted butter
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Fresh garlic (4–6 cloves, minced)
  • Yellow onion or shallots (finely diced, optional)
  • Dry pasta (linguine, fettuccine, or penne)
  • Chicken stock or low-sodium broth
  • Heavy cream or half-and-half (optional)
  • Fresh parsley, thyme, or basil (chopped)
  • Lemon zest and juice
  • Grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano
  • Mushrooms (optional, cremini or baby bella)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pasta and mise en place. Peel and mince the garlic, finely dice the onion or shallots if using, measure the butter, and pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
  2. Cook the pasta in well-salted boiling water until just shy of al dente. Drain and reserve one cup of the pasta water.
  3. Season and sear the chicken. Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper, then sear in olive oil until golden and cooked through.
  4. Remove the chicken and let rest, then slice.
  5. Build the sauce by sautéing onions or shallots, then adding minced garlic and deglazing the pan with chicken stock.
  6. Stir in remaining butter and cream if using, then combine with pasta and chicken.
  7. Fold in cheese, herbs, lemon zest, and juice. Adjust seasoning.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley and additional cheese.

Notes

Pat chicken dry and do not overcrowd the skillet for a golden sear. Use fresh lemon zest for a brighter finish.

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Keywords: chicken pasta, garlic butter pasta, weeknight dinner, Italian

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