Description
Creamy Parmesan Pasta with Sautéed Garlic Butter Chicken is a rich and comforting dinner perfect for cozy evenings or impressing guests. Juicy golden chicken bites, buttery garlic, and a luscious Parmesan cream sauce coat every strand of pasta, bringing comfort and elegance together on one plate.
Ingredients
Chicken Breast or Thighs (boneless, skinless, bite-sized)
Garlic (freshly minced)
Butter
Olive Oil
Heavy Cream
Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
Pasta (Linguine or Fettuccine)
Salt and Pepper
Italian Seasoning
Parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Sear the Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet, then cook the chicken until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently. Stir in Parmesan until fully melted and combined.
- Cook Pasta: Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Combine: Toss pasta in the creamy sauce. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed. Add chicken and stir to combine.
- Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with chopped parsley and additional Parmesan. Serve immediately.