Description
Succulent golden garlic chicken bites dance atop silky parmesan pasta, creating a luxurious Italian-inspired feast. Crispy, herb-infused chicken morsels and creamy noodles promise a mouthwatering experience that will satisfy deep comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Aromatics:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 6 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Coating and Seasoning:
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 0.25 tsp paprika
Pasta and Sauce:
- 12 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.75 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 clove additional garlic (for sauce)
Instructions
- Cube chicken into bite-sized pieces, ensuring uniform size for consistent cooking and golden exterior.
- Mince garlic cloves finely, separating portions for chicken coating and pasta sauce preparation.
- Blend flour, dried oregano, and paprika in a shallow dish, creating a seasoned dredging mixture for chicken.
- Coat each chicken piece thoroughly in the seasoned flour mixture, shaking off excess for a light, even layer.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully place flour-coated chicken pieces into the hot skillet, allowing each piece to develop a golden-brown crust without overcrowding.
- Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, turning occasionally to ensure even browning and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove golden chicken bites and set aside, keeping warm while preparing the pasta.
- In the same skillet, sauté remaining garlic until fragrant, approximately 30 seconds.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes.
- Drain pasta, reserving a small amount of pasta water for potential sauce adjustment.
- Create creamy sauce by combining heavy cream, butter, and parmesan cheese in the skillet, stirring until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Gently fold cooked pasta into the parmesan cream sauce, ensuring complete coating.
- Plate creamy pasta and top with golden garlic chicken bites.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and fresh flavor.
Notes
- Precise chicken cutting ensures uniform cooking and beautiful golden exterior, creating consistent texture in every bite.
- Use high-quality fresh garlic for maximum flavor intensity and aromatic depth in both chicken coating and pasta sauce.
- Dredging technique requires gentle, even coating without heavy flour clumping, allowing crisp golden crust development.
- Temperature control is crucial when searing chicken – medium-high heat creates perfect golden-brown exterior while maintaining juicy interior.
- Reserved pasta water acts as secret weapon for adjusting sauce consistency, preventing potential dryness in cream-based preparation.
- Consider gluten-free adaptation by substituting all-purpose flour with almond or rice flour for celiac-friendly version.
- Fresh parmesan cheese dramatically elevates sauce richness compared to pre-grated alternatives, providing superior melting quality.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 785
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 660 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg