Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta is a delectable dish that combines tender chicken pieces sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce with luscious pasta coated in a creamy parmesan sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe brings flavor and comfort to your table without the fuss. Impress your family and friends with this crowd-pleaser that’s sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Prep Your Ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- 2. Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, combine olive oil and half the butter. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until golden brown, about 5–7 minutes.
- 3. Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- 4. Prepare the Sauce: Pour in heavy cream, bringing to a gentle simmer. Gradually whisk in parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning until smooth.
- 5. Cook Your Pasta: Boil salted water in another pot and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- 6. Combine Everything: Toss cooked pasta into the skillet with chicken and sauce; add reserved pasta water as needed for desired creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 135mg