Tender Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Noodles

Here’s a Tender Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Noodles recipe that’s rich, flavorful, and perfect for a comforting meal.

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🍗 Tender Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Noodles

🕒 Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 4

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🧄 Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp paprika (optional for color)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

For the Creamy Parmesan Noodles:

• 8 oz fettuccine or linguine

• 2 tbsp butter

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup heavy cream (or half and half for a lighter version)

• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• ½ tsp Italian seasoning (optional)

• Reserved pasta water (as needed for thinning sauce)

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🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken:

1. Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.

2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.

3. Sear the chicken for about 5–6 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 75°C).

4. Lower heat and add butter and garlic to the pan. Spoon the melted garlic butter over the chicken for 1–2 minutes.

5. Remove chicken from skillet and let it rest.

2. Cook the Noodles:

1. Boil pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water, then drain.

3. Make the Parmesan Sauce:

1. In the same skillet (wipe it if needed), melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat.

2. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

3. Stir in the cream and bring to a gentle simmer.

4. Add Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Stir until cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.

5. Toss in cooked pasta. Add reserved pasta water a bit at a time until the sauce reaches desired consistency.

6. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.

4. Assemble:

1. Slice the chicken and place on top of the creamy noodles.

2. Spoon extra garlic butter from the pan over top.

3. Garnish with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan if desired.

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🥗 Serving Suggestions

• Serve with garlic bread and a simple green salad.

• Add sautéed spinach or steamed broccoli for extra veggies.