Description
Creamy Fettuccine with Chicken Bites is a rich and comforting pasta dish featuring juicy, seasoned chicken pieces tossed in a velvety garlic cream sauce with tender fettuccine. This easy creamy fettuccine with chicken recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 300g fettuccine pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, stirring until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet.
- Add cooked fettuccine and toss until evenly coated in the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Reserve a bit of pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.Avoid high heat after adding cream to prevent separation.Freshly grated Parmesan melts better and enhances flavor.Best served immediately for the creamiest texture.
