Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta is a delectable dish featuring tender chicken in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfectly paired with creamy pasta for an irresistible meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 8 ounces fettuccine or spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
- 2. Melt unsalted butter in the skillet; add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- 3. Add seasoned chicken bites and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown on all sides.
- 4. Remove chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, pour in heavy cream and simmer while scraping up browned bits.
- 5. Stir in parmesan cheese until melted; add cooked pasta and mix well.
- 6. Return chicken to the skillet, coating it with the creamy sauce. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Marinate chicken ahead of time in olive oil, garlic, and herbs for extra flavor. Customize by adding vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes to the pasta.