Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Pasta

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 4 tbsp butter

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 12 oz pasta (fettuccine, penne, or spaghetti)

• 1 ½ cups heavy cream

• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Cook the Pasta:

   • Boil pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

2. Cook the Chicken:

   • Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.

   • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

   • Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

3. Make Garlic Butter Sauce:

   • In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).

   • Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until sauce thickens.

4. Combine:

   • Slice the chicken and add it back to the skillet. Toss in cooked pasta and coat evenly with the creamy sauce.

5. Serve:

   • Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.