Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta offers a delightful combination of tender chicken and rich, creamy pasta, making it the perfect weeknight comfort meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Dice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer on low heat until slightly thickened (3-5 minutes).
- Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and add to the skillet.
- Toss pasta with sauce and remaining butter, seasoning with Italian herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 175mg
Keywords: - For added nutrition, toss in vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes. - Swap chicken for shrimp for a seafood twist. - Using fresh garlic enhances flavor significantly.