Ingredients
For the Chicken Bites
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta
- 12 oz fettuccine or any pasta
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Extra garlic butter (optional, for drizzling)
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Instructions
1. Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Prepare the Chicken Bites
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium.
Add butter and melt it, then stir in the minced garlic. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Return the chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic butter sauce.
4. Prepare the Creamy Parmesan Sauce
In a separate pan, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, bringing to a gentle simmer.
Slowly whisk in the grated Parmesan until smooth and creamy.
Season with salt and pepper.
5. Combine Pasta & Sauce
Add the cooked pasta to the Parmesan sauce and toss until fully coated and creamy.
6. Serve
Plate the creamy pasta and top with the garlic butter chicken bites.
Drizzle with extra garlic butter if you love more flavor, and finish with fresh parsley.
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