Step 1: Cook the Chicken Start by seasoning your chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning on both sides. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the butter has melted and the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts to the pan. Sear each side for about 5-7 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (75°C). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside to rest.

Step 2: Prepare the Pasta While the chicken is cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add your pasta and cook according to the package directions until al dente (usually about 8-10 minutes for fettuccine). Once cooked, drain the pasta, reserving about 1 cup of pasta water for the sauce. Set the pasta aside.

Step 3: Make the Garlic Butter Sauce In the same skillet you used to cook the chicken, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes, until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic! Add the reserved pasta water (start with about ½ cup) and stir to combine, scraping any flavorful bits off the bottom of the pan. Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes.