Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta is a delightful dish that brings the richness of garlic butter and creamy parmesan together in under 30 minutes. This recipe features tender chicken bites sautéed to perfection and enveloped in a luscious sauce, served over your choice of fettuccine or linguine. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, it’s not only quick and easy but also customizable with your favorite vegetables. Enjoy this comforting meal that promises to satisfy everyone at the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 ounces fettuccine or linguine
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Mince the garlic and cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Stir in minced garlic, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for an additional minute.
- Reduce heat and add heavy cream along with the remaining butter. Gradually stir in parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Combine the drained pasta with the chicken and sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (400g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg