Garlic Butter Chicken and Creamy Parmesan Spaghetti: Easy and Indulgent Weeknight Meal
This Garlic Butter Chicken and Creamy Parmesan Spaghetti is the perfect weeknight meal that is both easy to prepare and indulgent. A delicious combination of flavors that will delight your family!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and add them to the skillet. Cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and butter to the skillet, cooking until fragrant.
- Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to package instructions.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
- Drain the spaghetti and add it to the skillet with the chicken and buttery garlic sauce.
- Pour the cream and cheese mixture over the spaghetti and toss to combine.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes.
- Use whole wheat spaghetti for a healthier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Chicken, Creamy Parmesan Spaghetti