Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Savory Creamy Parmesan Pasta is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken pieces sautéed in rich garlic butter with creamy pasta. This delicious recipe is quick to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. In just 30 minutes, you can create a meal that delights your taste buds and warms your heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté garlic for about two minutes until fragrant.
- Add chicken to the skillet, cooking until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- While the chicken cooks, boil water and cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Lower heat, add heavy cream and parmesan to the skillet, stirring until combined.
- Toss cooked pasta into the skillet, mixing well before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider substituting chicken for shrimp or tofu. Incorporate fresh spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra color and nutrition. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.