Garlic Butter Chicken Bites and Creamy Pasta Recipe
This Garlic Butter Chicken Bites and Creamy Pasta Recipe combines tender chicken pieces with rich, creamy pasta for the perfect comfort meal.
Equipment
- Large skillet or frying pan
- Medium saucepan
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Colander for draining pasta
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast cubed
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Boil water in large pot for pasta.
- Cut chicken into small, even bite-sized pieces.
- Season chicken with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in large skillet.
- Cook chicken bites for 5-6 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to chicken pan.
- Melt butter with garlic and chicken.
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Drain pasta and reserve 1/2 cup water.
- Add cream to chicken skillet mixture.
- Stir in parmesan cheese until melted.
- Add cooked pasta to creamy sauce.
- Toss everything together until well coated.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Don't overcook chicken It becomes tough and dry quickly.
- Use fresh garlic It provides better flavor than powder.
- Save pasta water It helps thin the sauce perfectly.
- Grate cheese fresh Pre-grated doesn't melt as smoothly.
- Serve immediately Cream sauce thickens as it cools down.