4.8 from 18 votes
Brown Butter Chicken Pasta
After having what was truly the best chicken of my entire life in Florence I knew I had to recreate it, but with lots of browned butter and pasta!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 780 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Unsalted Butter divided
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into pieces
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 shallots thinly sliced
- 3 cups sliced mushrooms
- 8 garlic cloves minced or pressed
- ¾ cup dry white wine or chicken stock
- ½ pound long pasta
- ⅔ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese + more for topping
- freshly chopped parsley or scallions for topping
Instructions
- Heat a small saucepan over medium heat and add 3 tablespoons of butter. Whisk constantly until butter has brown bits on the bottom, then immediately remove from heat. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter. Pat chicken dry with a paper towel then toss with salt, pepper and flour. Add the chicken to the skillet and brown on all sides, cooking for about 10-12 minutes total. Remove and set aside in a bowl. Turn heat down to low and add the last 2 tablespoons butter. Add the sliced mushrooms and shallots with a pinch of salt while stirring occasionally. Cook until softened – about 15 minutes.
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
- Once the mushrooms and shallots are caramelized, add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Increase the heat to medium and add wine. Let the wine bubble and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add chicken and pasta both to the skillet, tossing multiple times to coat. Turn off heat and stir in grated cheese. Drizzle brown butter (make sure you get the brown bits!) over top, tossing to coat a few more times. Serve with additional cheese and chopped parsley.
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Notes
- I always recommend cooking with wine that you would actually drink a glass of. Not just so you can enjoy leftovers - it truly tastes better this way!
Nutrition Information
Calories
780kcal
(39%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
61g
(122%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
272mg
(91%)
Sodium
483mg
(20%)
Potassium
1033mg
(30%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
711IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
257mg
(26%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 780
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 780kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 61g | 122% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 272mg | 91% |
| Sodium | 483mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 1033mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 711IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 257mg | 26% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.