Description
Sticky Smoky Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta delivers a creamy, smoky flavor in minutes, perfect for busy families. Juicy chicken cubes swim in a buttery garlic sauce brightened by smoked paprika, coating al dente pasta for a restaurant‑quality finish. This easy, one‑pan dinner uses pantry staples, requires no heavy cream, and serves four generous portions. Ideal for weeknight meals, meal prep, or a comforting dinner that impresses with minimal effort. Add a pinch of fresh parsley for bright finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of your choice
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken, season with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, toss to coat in the garlic butter sauce. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For a gluten‑free version
- substitute the pasta with a rice‑based or corn‑based alternative. If you prefer a dairy‑free dish
- replace butter with a neutral‑flavored oil and finish with a splash of olive oil for richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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