Garlic Butter Chicken Bites (Printable Version)
Tender chicken bites in garlic butter paired with creamy Parmesan pasta, perfect for busy weeknights.
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken
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450 g boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
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15 ml olive oil
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30 g unsalted butter
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6 cloves garlic, minced
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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1 tsp Italian herb seasoning
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15 g fresh parsley, chopped
→ Pasta and Sauce
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250 g fettuccine
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480 ml chicken broth
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240 ml heavy cream
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60 g freshly grated Parmesan cheese
# Steps:
01 -
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs. Add chicken to skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
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Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet with the chicken. Cook, stirring frequently, until garlic is fragrant and butter melts completely, about 2 minutes.
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In a separate saucepan, warm chicken broth, heavy cream, and minced garlic over medium heat. Slowly whisk in freshly grated Parmesan until sauce thickens and becomes silky. Keep heat at medium-low to prevent curdling.
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Add cooked fettuccine to the cream sauce and toss gently until noodles are fully coated.
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Plate the creamy pasta, then top with garlic butter chicken pieces. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and an extra drizzle of garlic butter if desired. Serve immediately.
# Notes:
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For best flavor, grate Parmesan cheese fresh and cook the cream sauce on medium-low heat to avoid separation.
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Leftovers can be stored refrigerated for up to 2 days and gently reheated to preserve creaminess.