Easy Chicken Pasta Recipe (No cream needed)
A quick and delicious chicken pasta made with garlic butter sauce, Parmesan cheese, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. Perfect for a cozy, no-fuss dinner!
Equipment
- Skillet
- Pot
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- pasta penne, spaghetti, linguine – your choice
- chicken boneless, skinless breasts or thighs
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- butter a small knob
- olive oil a good drizzle
- Parmesan cheese freshly grated preferred
- Italian parsley chopped
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Let rest and slice.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and add a bit more olive oil. Sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add cooked pasta to the garlic butter. Toss to coat. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time if needed.
- Stir in sliced chicken and Parmesan cheese. Toss again to combine.
- Garnish with chopped Italian parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Use thighs for a juicier result and feel free to swap pasta shapes to suit your pantry.