Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta with Creamy Parmesan Sauce
Ingredients:
For the Chicken Bites:
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta:
12 oz fettuccine or pasta of your choice
2 tablespoons 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)
Directions:
Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sear the chicken for about 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant. Return the chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic butter. Let it sit off the heat while you make the pasta sauce.
In another skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the remaining garlic and cook briefly. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring gently. Let it come to a soft simmer. Gradually add the Parmesan cheese, whisking until smooth and creamy. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to your taste.
Add the cooked pasta to the cream sauce and toss until every strand is coated in the cheesy mixture.
To serve, spoon the creamy Parmesan pasta onto plates and top with the garlic butter chicken. For extra flavor, drizzle with any remaining garlic butter from the pan and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Best enjoyed warm for a rich, comforting meal.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes