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Lemon garlic chicken bites served with creamy fettuccine Parmesan Alfredo

Lemon & Garlic Chicken Bites with Creamy Fettuccine Parmesan Alfredo

A simple and tasty weeknight meal combining bright lemon and garlic chicken with rich and creamy fettuccine Alfredo.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.25 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces Pat chicken dry for better browning.
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 each Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 each Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste
For the Fettuccine
  • 12 oz fettuccine pasta Cook until al dente.
For the Alfredo Sauce
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for garnish) Freshly grated Parmesan for the best melt.
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: pinch of nutmeg for classic Alfredo warmth
For Serving
  • Fresh parsley, chopped For garnish.
  • Lemon wedges For serving.
  • Extra Parmesan For garnish.

Method
 

Cooking the Fettuccine
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook fettuccine until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
Making the Lemon Garlic Chicken Bites
  1. Stir in lemon juice and zest, tossing to coat the chicken. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
Making the Creamy Alfredo Sauce
  1. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
Combining Pasta & Chicken
  1. Fold in the lemon garlic chicken bites.
Serving & Garnishing
  1. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, extra Parmesan, and a lemon wedge on the side for a fresh zing.

Notes

Cool the dish to room temperature within two hours, store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of milk or reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce. Do not freeze the cream sauce.