Butter, garlic, and tender grilled chicken mingle in a silky sauce that hugs every strand of angel-hair pasta. Plus, a splash of citrus turns the mix into a quick lemon garlic butter sauce that keeps this grilled chicken pasta bright and weeknight-friendly.
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Butter Garlic Sauce Grilled Chicken Over Pasta
Course: MainCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy4
servings10
minutes20
minutes30
minutes540
kcal30
minutesTender grilled chicken, a buttery garlic sauce, and angel-hair pasta come together in one easy, 30-minute meal.
Ingredients
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 medium onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for sautéing
3 tbsp butter (salted or unsalted)
8 oz boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 2-inch pieces
8 oz angel hair pasta
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried parsley
1/4 cup grated Romano–Pecorino or Parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Cooking spray or extra olive oil for pan
Directions
- Warm a skillet over medium heat and coat it lightly with cooking spray or olive oil. Sauté chicken pieces for 6–8 minutes until lightly browned and cooked through. Set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, and onion. Cook 2–3 minutes until fragrant and pale golden.
- Stir in butter, oregano, and parsley. Reduce heat and let the sauce barely simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair pasta for 7 minutes until al dente; drain, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water.
- Add cooked chicken and pasta to the butter garlic sauce; toss until coated, adding reserved pasta water if needed to loosen.
- Divide among plates, sprinkle with grated cheese, and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
What You’ll Need
Gather these staples and a few basic tools before you start:
- 4 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
- 1/4 medium onion (finely chopped)
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Butter (salted or unsalted)
- Boneless skinless chicken breast
- Angel hair pasta
- Dried oregano and parsley
- Grated Romano–Pecorino or Parmesan
- Salt and black pepper
- Large non-stick skillet
- Medium saucepan
- Large pot for pasta
- Tongs or a wooden spoon for mixing
Detailed Cooking Instructions
Time needed: 30 minutes.
Tender grilled chicken tossed with angel hair in a lemon garlic butter sauce.
- Sear chicken
Heat a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat; cook chicken pieces 6–8 minutes until browned and done.
- Start sauce
In a saucepan, sauté garlic and onion in olive oil for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Simmer butter mix
Add butter, oregano, and parsley; lower heat and let the sauce barely simmer 15–20 minutes.
- Cook pasta
Boil salted water; cook angel hair 7 minutes until al dente, then drain.
- Combine
Add pasta and chicken to sauce, tossing until coated; use a splash of pasta water if needed.
- Finish u0026 serve
Top with grated cheese, season to taste, and serve immediately.
Tips & Tricks
- Add cream for richness: Stir in 1/4 cup of cream during the last two minutes of simmering if you crave creamy garlic Parmesan chicken vibes.
- Brighten with lemon: A squeeze of fresh lemon juice just before serving sharpens the butter pasta sauce and echoes classic lemon sauce for chicken.
- Swap proteins: Try shrimp or leftover roasted tomato pasta to vary weeknight dinners without starting from scratch.
- Save leftovers safely: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat gently with a splash of broth to keep the sauce from drying.
- Make ahead: Grill extra chicken on meal-prep day and store it chilled so this dish comes together in under 15 minutes later.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The creamy spices in butter chicken sauce coat noodles nicely, much like this garlic butter pasta sauce, so feel free to pour it over penne or linguine.
The phrase comes from dishes so flavorful that diners joke they spark instant proposals. Usually it refers to a creamy garlic Parmesan chicken pasta with sun-dried tomatoes.
Cook minced garlic gently in melted butter and olive oil until fragrant, then add herbs or lemon for balance. Keep heat low so the garlic turns pale gold, not brown.
Absolutely. Garlic butter delivers gloss, flavor, and aroma that cling to pasta strands, creating an easy, crowd-pleasing butter pasta sauce in minutes.
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