Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken pieces sautéed in rich garlic butter and served over velvety pasta. This recipe is not only quick to prepare, taking just 15 minutes, but it’s also versatile, allowing for easy customization with your favorite vegetables or pasta types. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or entertaining guests, this dish offers comfort and flavor in every bite. With its creamy Parmesan sauce and aromatic garlic notes, it’s sure to become a favorite in your meal rotation!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 oz fettuccine or pasta of your choice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and sauté the chicken for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, simmer gently for 3 minutes while stirring.
- Gradually whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth; season as desired.
- Return chicken to skillet and toss with drained pasta until well-coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 562
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 432mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 108mg