Garlic Butter Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chopped into small pieces.
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2 cloves of garlic, minced for the cream sauce.
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A sprinkle of Italian herbs (1 teaspoon).
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Fresh parsley, chopped, to finish.
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4 tablespoons of butter (unsalted).
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1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
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A splash of olive oil (2 tablespoons).
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12 ounces of fettuccine or your favorite pasta.
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½ cup of chicken stock.
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2 more tablespoons of butter for making the cream sauce.
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4 garlic cloves, minced.
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A cup of heavy cream.
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Add some salt and pepper to your liking.
# Instructions:
01 -
Cook pasta in hot, salted water. Once it's done, drain and set it somewhere handy.
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Warm up oil in a big skillet. Toss in the seasoned chicken, cooking for 6-8 minutes till it's golden. Take it out and set aside.
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In the same pan, melt some butter and stir in garlic until it smells amazing. Add back the cooked chicken and coat it in the buttery mix.
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In another skillet, sauté garlic with butter. Pour in the cream and broth, let it bubble gently. Slowly whisk in cheese until it's smooth and creamy.
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Mix cooked pasta with the creamy sauce. Pile on the chicken and sprinkle parsley over the top.
# Notes:
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Tastes best while the sauce stays rich and smooth.
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Feel free to swap out the fettuccine for any kind of pasta you like.