Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta Delight is a comforting and delicious dish that combines tender chicken pieces with a rich garlic butter sauce, served over creamy Parmesan pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast: Cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter: For the garlic butter sauce
- 4 cloves garlic: Minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning: A blend of herbs
- Salt and pepper: To taste
- 8 oz pasta: Your choice (fettuccine or penne)
- 1 cup heavy cream: For the creamy sauce
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese: Adds cheesy flavor
- Fresh parsley: Chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
- Add the chicken pieces, season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and remaining butter, stirring to coat the chicken, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- In a separate pot, boil salted water and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In the skillet with the chicken, pour in 1 cup of heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to combine, adding pasta water if needed.
- Remove from heat and serve garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for better flavor.
- Don’t overcook the chicken to keep it juicy.
- Adjust creaminess by varying the amount of heavy cream and cheese.
- Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
- Let the dish rest before serving to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Chicken, Creamy Pasta, Parmesan Pasta, Quick Dinner, Comfort Food