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Brown Butter Pasta with Chicken

Brown Butter Pasta with Chicken
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Indulge in the rich flavors of Brown Butter Pasta with Chicken, a delightful dish perfect for any weeknight dinner or special gathering. This recipe features tender chicken sautéed in a nutty brown butter sauce, complemented by toasted walnuts and aromatic sage for an unforgettable meal. With its quick preparation time and impressive flavor profile, this pasta dish is sure to impress friends and family alike. Easy to customize with your choice of pasta shape and nuts, it’s a versatile recipe that brings comfort and satisfaction to your dining table.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces pasta (rigatoni, penne, or rotini)
  • 1–1/4 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
  • 2 tablespoons minced shallot
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 1/2 cup walnuts (roughly chopped)
  • 8 fresh sage leaves (coarsely chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • Freshly ground nutmeg (optional)

Instructions

  1. Boil salted water in a large pot for the pasta.
  2. Pound chicken breasts between plastic wrap to an even thickness, then slice into thin strips.
  3. Sauté shallots in 2 tablespoons of melted butter until softened. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until no longer pink. Set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Add walnuts and sage; cook until the butter turns golden brown and fragrant.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet, stirring to coat with the sauce.
  6. Cook pasta according to package instructions; reserve some cooking liquid before draining.
  7. Combine drained pasta with the chicken mixture; toss well using reserved liquid if needed.

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