One-Pan Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta
A creamy, one-pan meal with tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a rich garlic butter sauce. This Italian-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs chicken breast, pasta, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 oz chicken breast
- 12 oz pasta
- 4 garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 12 oz pasta with 1 tsp salt and 1 tbsp olive oil; spread in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Step 2: In a skillet, melt 3 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add 4 oz chicken breast, season with 1/2 tsp black pepper, and cook for 5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Step 4: Toss cooked pasta into the skillet with the chicken and garlic butter. Stir to coat evenly.
- Step 5: Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes until the pasta is tender and the top is golden.
- Step 6: Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped parsley before serving.
