Description
Creamy Alfredo Pasta with Garlic Butter Chicken
A rich and flavorful pasta dish topped with tender, juicy chicken bites for the ultimate comfort meal!
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Alfredo Sauce:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Pasta:
8 oz fettuccine pasta
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Cook the Pasta:
Boil the fettuccine in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Chicken:
Season the chicken pieces with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Make the Alfredo Sauce:
In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for 2 minutes. Gradually add Parmesan cheese, whisking until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Combine the Pasta:
Toss the cooked fettuccine in the Alfredo sauce until evenly coated.
Assemble the Dish:
Top the creamy pasta with the garlic butter chicken bites. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Indulge in this creamy and flavorful dish, perfect for a cozy dinner night!