Here’s a delicious recipe for Tender Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Noodles—a cozy, satisfying dish that brings juicy chicken and cheesy pasta together in one comforting meal.
Tender Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Noodles
🍗 Ingredients
For the Chicken:
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2 large chicken breasts, cut in half horizontally (to make 4 cutlets)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp paprika
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2 tbsp olive oil
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3 tbsp unsalted butter
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
For the Creamy Parmesan Noodles:
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8 oz fettuccine or spaghetti
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2 tbsp butter
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1½ cups heavy cream
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1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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¼ tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
🔥 Instructions
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Cook the Pasta:
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Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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Season and Cook Chicken:
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Pat chicken dry. Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
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Make Garlic Butter Sauce:
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In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
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Return chicken to the pan, spooning garlic butter over it. Remove and keep warm.
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Make Creamy Parmesan Noodles:
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In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
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Stir in cream, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook and stir until smooth and thickened (about 3–4 minutes).
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Add cooked noodles and toss until fully coated.
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Serve:
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Plate creamy noodles and top with sliced garlic butter chicken. Garnish with chopped parsley and more Parmesan if desired.
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