Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Garlic Butter Chicken Bites served over a luscious bed of creamy pasta. This easy-to-make dish features tender chicken infused with rich garlic butter, perfectly complemented by decadent pasta. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta (or pasta of choice)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter until bubbly.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; sear in the skillet for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer for about 3 minutes until slightly thickened, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
- Add cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese to the sauce; toss to combine until well coated and creamy.
- Return chicken to the skillet, stir to heat through, then serve hot garnished with parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Feel free to mix in vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for added nutrition. Swap out Parmesan for other cheeses like mozzarella or gouda for a unique flavor twist.