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Simple Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta

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A quick and indulgent weeknight dinner featuring tender chicken and silk garlic butter sauce over pasta.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz pasta, any shape
  • 1 lb chicken breast, trimmed and patted dry
  • 4 tbsp butter, divided
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan, grated
  • 1/2 cup pasta water, reserved
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp chili flakes

Instructions

  1. Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water. Drain the pasta.
  2. Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a skillet. Sear chicken seasoned with paprika, salt, and pepper, until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
  3. Lower heat, melt remaining butter, add garlic and chili flakes, sauté until fragrant.
  4. Pour in reserved pasta water, bring to a simmer.
  5. Toss the drained pasta and cooked chicken with the sauce.
  6. Stir in Parmesan and parsley, mixing until coated.
  7. Adjust seasoning and serve immediately.

Notes

For a slightly different flavor, try increasing the chili flakes for more heat or adding extra Parmesan for richness.

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