Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Savory Creamy Parmesan Pasta is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken in a rich garlic butter sauce with creamy pasta infused with savory Parmesan. Perfect for chilly evenings, this recipe is easy to prepare and sure to impress your family or guests without any fuss. Enjoy it as a delightful main course that brings warmth and flavor to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta (or pasta of choice)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, seasoning generously with salt and pepper.
- 2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter until bubbly. Add chicken and sauté until golden brown (about 6-8 minutes).
- 3. Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- 4. Pour in heavy cream and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- 5. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- 6. Add drained pasta to the skillet, mixing well with chicken and sauce. If needed, add reserved pasta water for desired creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 175mg