Description
Creamy garlic butter chicken pasta weaves Italian comfort with irresistible flavors, blending tender chicken and silky noodles in a rich, herb-infused sauce. Comfort meets elegance on your plate, inviting you to savor each delectable bite of this soul-warming culinary creation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) thinly sliced chicken breasts
Seasonings:
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) black pepper
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) chicken bouillon
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) thyme
Cooking Oil:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare pasta ingredients and equipment for a smooth cooking experience.
- Fill a spacious pot with salted water and bring to a vigorous boil. Submerge pasta and cook until achieving that perfect al dente texture, typically around 8 minutes. Extract one cup of starchy cooking liquid before straining pasta in a colander.
- Allow chicken to rest at ambient temperature for approximately one hour, ensuring uniform cooking throughout.
- Meticulously pat chicken slices dry using paper towels. Generously season both surfaces with salt, black pepper, chicken bouillon, garlic powder, thyme, and paprika. Massage olive oil into each slice, creating a flavorful coating.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high temperature. Introduce remaining olive oil and carefully place seasoned chicken pieces. Sear for 3 minutes per side, verifying doneness with an instant-read meat thermometer reaching 165℉.
- Carefully transfer cooked chicken to a plate, tenting with aluminum foil to maintain warmth and moisture.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Introduce minced garlic and crushed pepper flakes, stirring quickly to prevent burning. Incorporate black pepper and half the reserved pasta water, creating a light, aromatic sauce.
- Gently fold cooked spaghetti into the garlic butter mixture, ensuring complete coating. Sprinkle shredded parmesan, tossing thoroughly for even distribution. Adjust sauce consistency with additional pasta water and season to taste.
- Slice chicken and artfully arrange over the spaghetti. Garnish with extra parmesan and fresh minced parsley for a restaurant-quality presentation.
Notes
- Optimize chicken tenderness by bringing it to room temperature before cooking, allowing for even heat distribution and a juicier result.
- Pat chicken dry thoroughly to ensure a crispy, golden-brown exterior that seals in moisture and enhances flavor development.
- Use an instant-read meat thermometer to guarantee chicken reaches the safe internal temperature of 165℉, preventing undercooking while avoiding dryness.
- Prevent garlic from burning by stirring quickly and keeping heat at medium, which releases its aromatic flavors without turning bitter or acrid.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 47 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg