Description
Quick and easy Garlic Chicken Bites tossed with creamy Alfredo pasta—perfect for a cozy dinner any night.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fettuccine pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into cubes
- 2 tbsp butter (softened)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine pasta in boiling water until al dente. Make sure to reserve a little pasta water for later.
- Season chicken cubes with paprika, salt, and pepper. Sear in olive oil until golden on all sides.
- Melt butter in a pan, add minced garlic, then stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese to create the Alfredo sauce. Let it simmer for a minute to thicken up nicely.
- Combine cooked pasta with the Alfredo sauce and seasoned chicken. Toss until everything is well coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and additional cheese before serving.
Notes
Can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze chicken bites separately for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg