Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta
🛒 Ingredients (serves 2–3 hungry people)
2 boneless chicken breasts (or thighs), sliced
Salt & pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp Italian seasoning
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup grated parmesan
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (optional but amazing)
1–2 cups spinach
8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine = elite choices)
Chili flakes (optional)
👩🍳 How to Make It
Cook the pasta
Boil in salted water until al dente. Save ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
Sear the chicken
Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
Heat butter + olive oil in a pan. Cook chicken 4–5 min per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
Make the sauce
In the same pan, sauté garlic (30 seconds).
Add cream + chicken broth, simmer 2–3 minutes.
Stir in parmesan until melty and thick.
Bring it together
Add sun-dried tomatoes + spinach.
Return chicken to the pan.
Toss in pasta + a splash of pasta water if needed.
Finish strong
Taste and adjust salt/pepper. Add chili flakes if you want a little heat.
😮💨 Make It “Can’t-Walk Full” Level
Add crispy bacon bits
Serve with buttery garlic bread
Finish with extra parmesan on top
Optional dessert: brownies or ice cream = guaranteed food coma
If you tell me what you had for dinner that wrecked you like this, I can tailor a recipe to match that exact vibe 😏
