Description
Succulent garlic butter chicken bites dance with creamy parmesan pasta in this irresistible comfort meal. Chefs and home cooks will savor each perfectly seasoned, golden-brown morsel nestled alongside silky noodles that promise delicious satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 4 tbsp butter
- 5 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
Pasta Components:
- 12 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.75 cup parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Dice chicken breasts into uniform bite-sized cubes, then generously season with salt and black pepper, ensuring even coating.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then carefully add seasoned chicken pieces in a single layer.
- Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side, allowing golden-brown caramelization to develop, creating a crispy exterior while maintaining tender interior.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and introduce butter to the skillet, immediately adding minced garlic, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
- Incorporate dried oregano and red pepper flakes into the buttery mixture, coating chicken thoroughly and developing rich, aromatic flavors.
- Simultaneously, bring a large pot of salted water to rolling boil and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- While pasta cooks, prepare creamy sauce by whisking heavy cream, chicken broth, and garlic powder in a separate saucepan over medium heat.
- Gradually fold parmesan cheese into the simmering cream sauce, stirring constantly until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Drain pasta, reserving a small amount of cooking liquid, then immediately combine with the creamy parmesan sauce.
- Transfer sauced pasta to serving plates, top with garlic butter chicken bites, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately while chicken remains hot and pasta maintains its creamy consistency.
Notes
- Perfectly dice chicken into uniform 1/2-inch cubes to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Pat chicken pieces dry before seasoning to help achieve that gorgeous golden-brown caramelization and prevent steaming instead of searing.
- Use high-quality parmesan cheese and grate it fresh for maximum flavor intensity and smoother sauce consistency.
- Adjust red pepper flakes quantity based on personal spice tolerance, allowing customization for mild or bold palate preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 743
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 819 mg
- Fat: 41 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 63 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 179 mg