Description
Sticky Smoky Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta delivers a quick, comforting dinner with tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a rich smoked garlic butter sauce. The smoked paprika adds depth while butter and garlic create a silky coating that clings to every noodle. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy recipe serves four and can be on the table in under thirty minutes, making it a go‑to family favorite. Serve with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and grated Parmesan for extra brightness and richness. Yum!!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta of your choice
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions; reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Melt butter in a skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add chicken, season with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; cook through.
- Toss cooked pasta into skillet, add reserved water as needed to coat.
- Garnish with parsley and Parmesan; serve hot.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce
- stir in a splash of heavy cream at the end. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Family Dinners
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Sticky Smoky Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta, easy chicken pasta recipe, smoky garlic butter pasta, quick weeknight dinner, chicken pasta dinner, family pasta recipe, garlic butter chicken pasta, smoked paprika pasta