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Garlic Butter Spaghetti and Chicken

Garlic Butter Spaghetti and Chicken - garlic crusted juicy chicken breast with pasta in butter sauce - easy meal in no time.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: garlic butter spaghetti and chicken
Servings: 2
Author: Kitchen Nostalgia
Ingredients
  • FOR CHICKEN:
  • 1/2 boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 1 Tbsp oil sunflower or canola
  • 2 tsp garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
  • salt black pepper, to taste
  • red pepper flakes optional
  • FOR SPAGHETTI:
  • 1/3 lb spaghetti
  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • 2 tsp garlic minced
  • salt pepper to taste
  • grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
  1. Season chicken breast with salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes. Place in well oiled porcelain or pyrex baking dish.
  2. In a small pan, heat butter and oil, add garlic and cook for just a few seconds. Do not allow garlic to brow or it will taste bitter.
  3. Add brown sugar and mix.
  4. Cover chicken breast with this mixture. Bake at about 175 C (350 F) for about 25-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

  5. In the meantime cook spaghetti in salted water and drain.
  6. In a pan, melt butter, add garlic and cook for a few seconds. Season with salt and pepper. Add spaghetti and toss well to combine.
  7. Serve Garlic Butter Spaghetti and Chicken with grated Parmesan cheese. Garnish with chopped parsley (optional).

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