Ingredients
Scale
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
Salt and pepper to taste
8 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, or your favorite)
3 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 cup pasta water (reserved)
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water, then drain.
Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter and cook chicken until golden and done. Set aside.
In the same skillet, melt remaining butter and sauté garlic until fragrant (1–2 minutes).
Add cooked pasta, chicken, reserved pasta water, and Parmesan. Toss well to coat.
Sprinkle with parsley and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 510 per serving
- Fat: 22g per serving
- Carbohydrates: 40g per serving
- Protein: 35g per serving