Garlic Butter Chicken Fettuccine with Three-Cheese Sauce

Garlic Butter Chicken Fettuccine with Three-Cheese Sauce

Ingredients:

1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced into thick strips

1 tsp garlic powder

½ tsp dried Italian herbs

¾ tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

2 tbsp olive oil

3 tbsp butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

12 oz fettuccine

3 tbsp butter

3 cloves garlic, minced

1¼ cups heavy cream

1 cup freshly shredded sharp cheddar

½ cup shredded mozzarella

½ cup grated Parmesan

½ tsp black pepper

2 tbsp chopped parsley

Directions:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine until tender with a slight bite. Drain and set aside.
2. Season the chicken strips with garlic powder, dried Italian herbs, salt, and black pepper, coating them evenly.
3. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and let it cook undisturbed at first so it forms a deep golden crust, then turn and continue cooking until fully done with lightly caramelized edges.
4. Add the minced garlic and stir briefly until fragrant, letting the butter coat the chicken. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
5. Lower the heat to medium and melt the butter in the same skillet. Add the garlic and cook just until aromatic.
6. Pour in the heavy cream and let it warm through, allowing it to gently bubble and thicken slightly.
7. Add the cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan, stirring until melted into a thick, rich sauce. Season with black pepper.
8. Add the cooked fettuccine and toss until the sauce coats every strand evenly.
9. Serve the fettuccine with the garlic butter chicken placed on top or alongside, then finish with chopped parsley.