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Garlic Butter Chicken

Garlic Butter Chicken That's Perfect for Cozy Weeknight Dinners

Enjoy the comforting flavors of Garlic Butter Chicken with Bowtie Pasta, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast Can substitute with boneless, skinless thighs for more moisture
  • 4-6 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic elevates flavor
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Bowtie Pasta (Farfalle) Can substitute with gluten-free pasta
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Reduce additional salt if using salted butter
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Vegetable broth can be used for a vegetarian option
Garnishes
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped, for serving
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated, optional for garnish

Equipment

  • Medium-sized saucepan
  • large skillet
  • Slow Cooker
  • Large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Let them sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Melt ½ cup of unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add minced garlic and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Pour in garlic butter and chicken broth. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Alternatively, place the chicken in a slow cooker with garlic butter and chicken broth. Cook on low for 4 hours.
  5. Boil salted water in a large pot, add bowtie pasta, and cook according to package instructions for 10-12 minutes. Drain without rinsing.
  6. Combine cooked pasta with the chicken in the skillet and toss gently over low heat for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For meal prep, consider doubling the recipe and freezing leftovers for easy future dinners.

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