Garlic lovers will love this flavorful Garlic Butter Spaghetti and Chicken recipe. This is an easy and quick weeknight meal that will have your family gathering around the table in no time.
In this Italian dish, juicy oven baked boneless chicken breasts are paired with pasta (in this case spaghetti, but you can use fettuccine, penne or any other noodles) in simple garlic sauce and topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
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Garlic Butter Spaghetti and Chicken - garlic crusted juicy chicken breast with pasta in butter sauce - easy meal in no time.
- 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
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Season chicken breast with salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes. Place in well oiled porcelain or pyrex baking dish.
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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.
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Add brown sugar and mix.
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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.
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In the meantime cook spaghetti in salted water and drain.
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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.
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Serve Garlic Butter Spaghetti and Chicken with grated Parmesan cheese. Garnish with chopped parsley (optional).
Recipe Video
Good Morning to you, I love spaghetti, it makes for a lovely meal, as so many different flavours can be added. This chicken dish sounds like a really enjoyable supper. I like how you have added brown sugar to the chicken to give that lovely topping. We are a family who really enjoy eating garlic, so I will certainly be trying this recipe.
Thank you for another lovely recipe.
Best wishes
Daphne
Hi Daphne,
Since you and your family love garlic so much, I have a good news for you. I’ve created a Pinterest board dedicated to garlic dishes. You can see it here:
http://www.pinterest.com/kitchenostalgia/garlic/
I hope you will find something you’ll like!
Made it this eve. Turned out perfectly
I’m so glad you liked it! 🙂
Sounds simple, but good. Sometimes the simplest things are the best. Love the plated pic with the pasta and the wine.
What temperature should the oven be set at?
Around 175 C (350 F).
Maybe you could update the recipe with the temperature? Thanks! Looks good!
I usually bake at about 175 C (350 F).
I made this recipe for dinner tonight and…….it definitely is a keeper!!! So delicious!
Great! I’m happy to hear you liked my recipe. Especially when it is the one I “invented” 🙂