Delicious Garlic Butter Chicken Bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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450 g boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
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225 g fettuccine or linguine
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1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
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120 ml heavy cream
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
# Instructions:
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Mince the garlic and cut the chicken breasts into uniform bite-sized pieces.
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Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and fully cooked, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
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Add the minced garlic to the skillet and season with salt and black pepper. Sauté for 1 minute until aromatic.
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Incorporate the heavy cream and the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter into the skillet. Stir in the grated parmesan cheese, mixing until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
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Simultaneously, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve a portion of pasta water before draining.
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Add the drained pasta to the chicken and creamy sauce in the skillet, tossing to coat. Incorporate reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired sauce consistency. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
# Notes:
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Reserve 60–90 ml of pasta water to adjust sauce consistency without diluting flavour.