Description
Garlic Butter Chicken delivers pure comfort straight from your kitchen, melting together rich flavors that make dinner feel special. Tender chicken gets dressed in a silky sauce that turns an ordinary meal into something memorable.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 680 g boneless chicken breasts, chopped into small bites
Carbohydrates:
- 340 g rotini noodles
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 240 ml heavy cream
- 120 ml low sodium chicken broth
- 5 garlic cloves, smashed and minced
- 60 g Parmesan, grated fine
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil at 212°F. Cook 340 g rotini noodles per package directions for 8-9 minutes. Drain completely and set aside.
- Pat 680 g chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season all pieces with 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat at 350°F. Add seasoned chicken pieces and cook for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway to ensure golden brown exterior.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a clean plate. Reduce skillet heat to medium-low at 325°F.
- Melt 4 tablespoons butter in the same skillet. Add 5 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30-45 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour 120 ml chicken broth and 240 ml heavy cream into the skillet. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce begins to thicken.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Add drained rotini noodles and gently toss to coat with creamy sauce.
- Sprinkle 60 g grated Parmesan into the skillet. Stir until cheese melts completely and sauce becomes smooth.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve immediately while sauce is hot and creamy.
Notes
- Always use a meat thermometer to check chicken reaches 165°F for safe cooking, which prevents dry meat and ensures perfect doneness.
- Select high-quality chicken breasts and pat them completely dry before seasoning to help achieve a beautiful golden exterior when searing.
- Salt the pasta water generously to enhance the overall flavor profile of the dish, creating depth beyond the creamy sauce.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream and use reduced-fat Parmesan to decrease total calories without sacrificing taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg