🧄🧈 Rich, creamy, and packed with flavor, this Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Ricotta Alfredo Pasta is a comforting dish that’s sure to impress. Juicy chicken bites seared in garlic butter are served atop a luscious ricotta-infused Alfredo sauce, coating tender pasta for a meal that’s hearty, satisfying, and full of indulgent flavor. 🍝✨
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🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
🍗 Garlic Butter Chicken
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🍝 Creamy Ricotta Alfredo Sauce
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup ricotta cheese
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp lemon zest (optional) 🍋
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Water (to thin if needed)
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🍜 Pasta
• 8 oz fettuccine or linguine, cooked according to package instructions
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🥣 Optional Garnishes
• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Grated Parmesan cheese
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🔥 Instructions
1. Cook the Chicken
• Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5–6 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
• Stir in garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
• Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
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2. Make the Ricotta Alfredo Sauce
• In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
• Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
• Add ricotta cheese and Parmesan, whisking until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
• Season with salt, pepper, and lemon zest if using.
• Add water a teaspoon at a time to adjust the consistency if needed.
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3. Combine Pasta and Sauce
• Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the Alfredo sauce.
• Toss until the pasta is evenly coated and warmed through.
• Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, mixing gently to combine.
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4. Plate and Garnish
• Divide the pasta and chicken among plates.
• Top with fresh parsley, additional Parmesan, or a sprinkle of pepper for extra flavor.
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✨ A creamy, garlicky pasta dish that’s both elegant and comforting.
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