Description
This garlic butter chicken pasta is best enjoyed fresh from the pan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 8 ounces penne pasta (or your favorite shape)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Season and Sear the Chicken: Start by seasoning the diced chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and sear until golden brown and fully cooked, about 6–8 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the Garlic in Butter: In the same skillet, reduce heat to low-medium and melt the butter. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1–2 minutes until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
- Add Broth, Milk, and Pasta: Pour in chicken broth and milk, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a light simmer. Add the uncooked pasta directly into the skillet and stir well. Cover and cook for about 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
- Stir in the Cheeses: Once the pasta is cooked, lower the heat and stir in the mozzarella and parmesan cheeses until melted and creamy.
- Return the Chicken: Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet and toss to coat in the garlicky, cheesy sauce. Let everything heat through for 2–3 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- This dish is best enjoyed fresh from the pan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg