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Garlic Butter Chicken Recipe

Garlic Butter Chicken Recipe
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Indulge in a decadent and flavorful meal with this Garlic Butter Chicken recipe. Tender chicken bites smothered in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce, served over a bed of perfectly cooked pasta. This dish is a delightful fusion of rich, buttery flavors that will satisfy your taste buds.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

  • Chicken breasts, boneless, skinless: 1 lb, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
  • Butter, unsalted: 4 tablespoons
  • Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
  • Salt and pepper: to taste
  • Italian seasoning: 1 teaspoon
  • Parsley, fresh: chopped, for garnish

For the Pasta:

  • Fettuccine or any preferred pasta: 12 oz
  • Butter: 2 tablespoons
  • Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
  • Heavy cream: 1 cup
  • Parmesan cheese, grated: 1 cup
  • Chicken broth: 1/2 cup
  • Salt and pepper: to taste
  • Extra garlic butter: optional, for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Boil Pasta: Start by boiling a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta until it’s just tender, then drain and set aside.
  2. Cook Chicken: In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and toss in the chicken pieces.
  3. Season Chicken: Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 6-8 minutes until golden and cooked through, then set aside.
  4. Prepare Garlic Butter Sauce: For the garlic butter sauce, reduce the heat to medium and melt the butter in the pan.
  5. Saute Garlic: Add minced garlic and sauté briefly until fragrant, then add the chicken back into the pan, ensuring even coating with the sauce.
  6. Prepare Cream Sauce: In a separate pan, melt some butter over medium heat and briefly sauté the extra minced garlic.
  7. Simmer Sauce: Gradually add the heavy cream and chicken broth, bringing to a soft simmer.
  8. Whisk Cheese: Whisk in Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens and smoothens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Toss Pasta: Toss the cooked pasta in the creamy Parmesan sauce for even coverage.
  10. Combine Ingredients: Plate the pasta and top with the garlic butter chicken bites.
  11. Garnish And Drizzle: Garnish with parsley and drizzle extra garlic butter if desired.

Notes

  • You can customize this dish by adding your favorite vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes.
  • Feel free to adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
  • Ensure the chicken is cooked through before serving.

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Keywords: Garlic Butter Chicken, Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken, Pasta with Garlic Butter Sauce

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