Golden Skillet Garlic Butter Chicken & Creamy Noodles Delight
Golden Skillet Garlic Butter Chicken & Creamy Noodles Delight is a sumptuous dish that elevates weeknight dinners with its rich garlic butter sauce and tender chicken. Served over creamy pasta, this recipe is packed with flavor and comfort, making it the perfect choice for family gatherings or special occasions. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you’ll create a restaurant-quality meal right in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a pot and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook for about 6 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add chicken broth to deglaze the skillet, scraping up any bits. Let simmer for 3 minutes before stirring in heavy cream and herbs.
- Return cooked pasta and chicken to the skillet; toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.
- Plate the dish, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg