Description
: This smoky garlic butter chicken pasta is a deliciously creamy dish with rich, buttery flavors and a smoky kick from paprika. The tender chicken combined with a Parmesan and heavy cream sauce coats the pasta perfectly, making every bite irresistible. Quick to prepare, it’s an ideal comfort meal that will satisfy your taste buds any day of the week.
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta (your choice)
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add diced chicken, season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika, and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter and sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce becomes smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta and chicken back into the skillet, tossing everything to coat in the creamy sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
- Vegetarian Option: Replace chicken with mushrooms or your choice of vegetables. Sauté the vegetables in butter and follow the recipe as usual.
- Spicy Version: Add red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper for a spicy twist.
- Cheese Variations: Try mozzarella, Gruyère, or cheddar for a different cheese flavor.
- Lighter Version: Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter version of the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Comfort Food
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian
