Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta is a deliciously comforting dish that blends tender chicken pieces in a rich garlic butter sauce with creamy pasta. This easy-to-make recipe transforms any dinner into a special occasion, filling your home with irresistible aromas and flavors. Perfect for weeknight meals or gatherings, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter and add the chicken pieces. Cook until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet; sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; stir in Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Simmer for about five minutes until slightly thickened.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain, reserving some pasta water.
- Toss cooked pasta into the skillet with the creamy sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg