Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta
This garlic butter chicken pasta is a healthy, flavorful dish full of zesty chicken breast chunks and gluten-free pasta in a bold garlic butter sauce made with plant butter.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 12 oz gluten free spaghetti
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tbsp garlic olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon olive oil
Sauce
- 1 stick dairy free butter softened
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon dried shallots
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¾ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Cornstarch Slurry (Optional)
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
Chicken
- Boil the pasta per the package direction for al dente. Then, drain it and set it aside.
- Cut the chicken breasts into uniform cubes and place them in a bowl.
- Mix the salt, Cajun seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, thyme, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Add the seasoning mix to the chicken and stir until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Add the lemon oil and garlic oil to a large skillet on medium-high heat. If you don't have these oils, use regular olive oil and add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of minced garlic to the sauce later.
- Cook the chicken for 6 to 7 minutes, flipping occasionally until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Then, transfer the chicken to a plate.
Sauce
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the butter and dry shallots to the pan. Then, add the salt, black pepper, paprika, Cajun seasoning, and garlic powder.
- Add the lemon juice and stir well. Then, add the chicken broth and stir until combiend.
- At this point, add the cornstarch slurry if you feel the sauce is too thin.
- Add the pasta and gently stir until combined. Then, add the chicken and gently stir again.
Notes
- This recipe serves six.
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freeze leftovers in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.
- To reheat, microwave individual portions at 1-minute intervals until heated through.
- Regular butter can be used in place of dairy-free if you prefer.
Nutrition
Calories: 317kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 18gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 633mgPotassium: 276mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 733IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg
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