Description
This creamy chicken pasta delivers restaurant-style flavor through simple ingredients and reliable weeknight cooking methods.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
- 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
- Extra garlic butter (optional, for drizzling)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta. Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a rolling boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set it aside.
- Season the chicken. Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels, then season them with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Brown the chicken bites. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in one layer and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through.
- Check for doneness. Insert an instant-read thermometer into a thick piece and confirm it reads 165°F. Transfer the chicken to a clean plate.
- Make the garlic butter. Reduce the skillet heat to medium and add 4 tablespoons unsalted butter. Once melted, stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds.
- Coat the chicken. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss until every piece glistens with garlic butter.
- Begin the Parmesan sauce. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a separate skillet over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the liquids. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring and bringing to a gentle simmer.
- Finish the sauce. Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan until melted and smooth. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Combine and serve. Toss the cooked fettuccine through the sauce until evenly coated. Plate the pasta and add the chicken, finishing with parsley and optional garlic butter.
Notes
You can adjust this creamy chicken pasta with precise swaps for heat, vegetables, richness, or dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 910
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 51g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 69g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: chicken, pasta, creamy sauce, garlic butter, quick dinner