What pasta works best for Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta?

Elbow pasta works well, but penne, rotini, or fettuccine also hold the butter pasta sauce nicely.

Can this recipe be made lighter?

Yes, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream and reduce butter slightly for a lighter chicken pasta recipe.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days and reheat gently with a splash of milk.

Yes, spinach, broccoli, or mushrooms blend well into this creamy garlic butter pasta.

Creamy garlic butter chicken pasta made with tender chicken, buttery sauce, and elbow pasta for an easy dinner.

12 oz elbow pasta

1 lb chicken tenders

4 tbsp unsalted butter

1 tbsp olive oil

5 garlic cloves, minced

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup chicken broth

3/4 cup grated parmesan

1 tsp Italian seasoning

Salt and black pepper to taste

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1. Cook pasta until tender and drain.

2. Cook chicken in butter and olive oil until golden and set aside.

3. Saute garlic in butter until fragrant.

4. Add cream, broth, seasoning, and cheese to form sauce.

5. Combine chicken and pasta with sauce and serve.

Use freshly grated parmesan for smoother sauce.

Add pasta water if sauce thickens too much.