Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites paired with Savory Creamy Parmesan Pasta is a deliciously comforting dish that elevates any meal with its rich flavors. Tender chicken bites are cooked in a luscious garlic butter sauce and served over creamy Parmesan pasta, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. This quick and easy recipe will impress your family and friends, leaving them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 oz fettuccine or spaghetti
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (basil and oregano)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring gently. Add the Parmesan cheese and dried herbs; let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- Toss the drained pasta with the creamy sauce and cooked chicken. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 575
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg