Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Savory Creamy Parmesan Pasta is a delightful dish that combines succulent chicken pieces coated in a rich garlic butter sauce with creamy pasta. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or an impressive date night, this recipe is easy to prepare and packed with flavor. With its irresistible aroma and satisfying taste, it’s sure to become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- Cook the chicken bites: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add chicken seasoned with salt and pepper, cooking until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Add garlic: Toss in minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Create the creamy sauce: Pour in heavy cream while stirring; simmer for 3-5 minutes to thicken.
- Combine cheese: Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Adjust seasoning as desired.
- Cook pasta: Prepare pasta according to package instructions, then drain and add to the skillet, tossing to coat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, feel free to incorporate vegetables such as spinach or sun-dried tomatoes. To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta and ensure all other ingredients are gluten-free.