Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Savory Creamy Parmesan Pasta is a delightful dish that captivates the senses. Juicy chicken bites are sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, paired perfectly with creamy Parmesan pasta that clings to every forkful. This quick and easy recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, promising to bring joy and satisfaction at the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz fettuccine or spaghetti
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp of butter. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until golden brown for about 5-7 minutes.
- Once chicken is nearly cooked, add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Pour in heavy cream, scraping any bits from the pan. Let it simmer for about 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Gradually stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and mix with the creamy chicken sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg