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Brown Butter Pasta with Chicken

Brown Butter Pasta with Chicken
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Brown Butter Pasta with Chicken is a delightful and satisfying dish that brings together tender chicken, toasted walnuts, and aromatic sage in a rich brown butter sauce. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, taking just 35 minutes from start to finish. The nutty flavor of the brown butter elevates traditional pasta into a gourmet experience that your family and friends will love. Whether served as a main course or paired with fresh salads and crusty bread, this dish promises to impress with its simplicity and elegance.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces pasta (rigatoni, penne, or rotini)
  • 1–1/4 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
  • 2 tablespoons minced shallot
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup walnuts (roughly chopped)
  • 8 fresh sage leaves (coarsely chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • Freshly ground nutmeg (optional)

Instructions

  1. Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
  2. Prepare chicken by placing between plastic wrap and pounding to 1/2-inch thickness; slice thinly.
  3. In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter; sauté shallots, then add chicken strips seasoned with salt and pepper. Cook until no longer pink.
  4. Remove chicken; melt remaining butter in the skillet, add walnuts and sage until the butter is golden brown.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet; combine well with the browned butter sauce.
  6. Toss cooked pasta with the chicken mixture, adding reserved cooking liquid if needed for consistency.
  7. Serve topped with parsley and nutmeg.

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