This Butter and Garlic Pasta with Chicken recipe is sure to become a family favorite! The buttery garlic sauce is irresistible. Great for the lunchbox too if you have leftovers.
Yields1 ServingPrep Time5 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time20 mins
8 ounces fettuccine or spaghetti
olive oil
1 pound chicken breast, chopped into bite sized pieces
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 cups baby spinach
2 cups white or brown mushrooms, cut into bite sized pieces
1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/4 cup grated Asiago cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1
Cook pasta to package directions. Drain, toss with cold water to stop cooking and toss with some olive oil.
2
Season the chicken with a few pinches of salt and pepper.
Increase the heat to medium high, add the chicken & smoked paprika to the skillet. Cook until golden brown on all sides, toss with tongs to make sure all sides are evenly cooked, about 8 minutes total.
5
Add the remaining butter to the skillet, toss with the chicken to melt. Add in the pasta, spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes, Parmesan and Asiago cheeses. Cook about 3 minutes until the veggies soften and the spinach starts to wilt. Stir in the chicken.
6
Serve while hot. Garnish with the parsley.
Ingredients
8 ounces fettuccine or spaghetti
olive oil
1 pound chicken breast, chopped into bite sized pieces
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 cups baby spinach
2 cups white or brown mushrooms, cut into bite sized pieces
1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/4 cup grated Asiago cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Directions
1
Cook pasta to package directions. Drain, toss with cold water to stop cooking and toss with some olive oil.
2
Season the chicken with a few pinches of salt and pepper.
Increase the heat to medium high, add the chicken & smoked paprika to the skillet. Cook until golden brown on all sides, toss with tongs to make sure all sides are evenly cooked, about 8 minutes total.
5
Add the remaining butter to the skillet, toss with the chicken to melt. Add in the pasta, spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes, Parmesan and Asiago cheeses. Cook about 3 minutes until the veggies soften and the spinach starts to wilt. Stir in the chicken.
AuthoradminCategoryButter, Chicken, Courses, Main Course, Main Ingredients, PastaCuisineItalianCooking MethodSauteeingDifficultyBeginner
