Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Savory Creamy Parmesan Pasta is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, served over creamy pasta coated with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. This meal is bursting with flavor and is quick to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions. Impress your family and friends with this comforting recipe that promises to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine recommended)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tbsp of butter over medium heat. Cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from the skillet.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Pour in heavy cream and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Add the chicken and drained pasta; toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately, drizzling any extra sauce over the top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg