Description
Succulent garlic butter chicken bites dance alongside creamy parmesan pasta, creating a luxurious dinner experience that whisks Italian comfort directly to your plate. Minimal ingredients and quick preparation ensure hearty satisfaction with maximum flavor in every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb (454 g) chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Cooking Fats and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons (28 g) butter (for pasta)
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) chicken broth
Pasta and Cheese:
- 12 ounces (340 g) fettuccine or preferred pasta
- 1 cup (100 g) grated parmesan cheese
Optional:
- Extra garlic butter (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Prepare a generously salted water bath and cook pasta until al dente, about 8-9 minutes. Drain and reserve.
- Heat olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature. Introduce chicken pieces and sear until golden exteriors develop.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper across chicken. Rotate pieces to ensure thorough cooking for approximately 6-7 minutes.
- Reduce skillet temperature and melt butter, creating a luxurious foundation for the garlic infusion.
- Introduce minced garlic, allowing aromatic elements to permeate the butter. Gently reintegrate cooked chicken, coating thoroughly with fragrant mixture.
- Initiate cream sauce preparation in a separate pan by melting butter and briefly toasting additional garlic.
- Gradually incorporate heavy cream and chicken broth, allowing gentle simmering to develop rich flavors.
- Vigorously whisk Parmesan cheese into the liquid, encouraging smooth texture and nuanced thickness. Calibrate seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Envelop pasta completely with creamy Parmesan sauce, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Artfully arrange pasta on serving plates, crowning with garlic-butter chicken morsels.
- Elegantly scatter fresh parsley and optional additional garlic butter drizzle for enhanced presentation.
Notes
- Opt for skinless, boneless chicken thighs for extra juiciness and richer flavor compared to chicken breasts.
- Pat chicken pieces completely dry before cooking to ensure perfect golden-brown searing and prevent steaming instead of browning.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for smoother melting and more intense flavor compared to pre-packaged options.
- Try alternative protein options like shrimp, tofu, or plant-based chicken for diverse dietary preferences while maintaining similar cooking techniques.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 507 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 282 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg