Garlic Butter Chicken (Print Version)

Ingredients:

01 - Chicken breasts, boneless, skinless: 1 lb, cut into bite-sized pieces.
02 - Olive oil: 2 tablespoons.
03 - Butter, unsalted: 4 tablespoons.
04 - Garlic: 4 cloves, minced.
05 - Salt and pepper: to taste.
06 - Italian seasoning: 1 teaspoon.
07 - Parsley, fresh: chopped, for garnish.
08 - Fettuccine or any preferred pasta: 12 oz.
09 - Butter: 2 tablespoons.
10 - Garlic: 2 cloves, minced.
11 - Heavy cream: 1 cup.
12 - Parmesan cheese, grated: 1 cup.
13 - Chicken broth: 1/2 cup.
14 - Salt and pepper: to taste.
15 - Extra garlic butter: optional, for drizzling.

Instructions:

01 - Start by boiling a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta until it's just tender, then drain and set aside.
02 - In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and toss in the chicken pieces.
03 - Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 6-8 minutes until golden and cooked through, then set aside.
04 - For the garlic butter sauce, reduce the heat to medium and melt the butter in the pan.
05 - Add minced garlic and sauté briefly until fragrant, then add the chicken back into the pan, ensuring even coating with the sauce.
06 - In a separate pan, melt some butter over medium heat and briefly sauté the extra minced garlic.
07 - Gradually add the heavy cream and chicken broth, bringing to a soft simmer.
08 - Whisk in Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens and smoothens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
09 - Toss the cooked pasta in the creamy Parmesan sauce for even coverage.
10 - Plate the pasta and top with the garlic butter chicken bites.
11 - Garnish with parsley and drizzle extra garlic butter if desired.

Notes:

01 - This dish is perfect for a quick, comforting meal with a rich, creamy texture and a savory garlic butter flavor.

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