Description
Savor the comfort of Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta in this quick, delicious recipe perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Boneless skinless chicken breasts (Cut into smaller pieces)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil (For cooking)
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter (For sautéing)
- 4 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- Salt and Pepper (To taste)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley (Chopped, for garnish)
- 12 oz Fettuccine (Or favorite pasta)
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (Grated)
- ½ cup Chicken broth (Gluten-free if necessary)
- Optional extra garlic butter (Drizzle on top before serving)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions for 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sauté for 6-8 minutes until golden brown. Set aside.
- Make Garlic Butter Sauce: Lower the heat, melt unsalted butter in the same skillet, add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Toss in the cooked chicken until well-coated.
- Prepare Creamy Parmesan Sauce: In a separate skillet, melt butter, add garlic and sauté. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, simmer, then whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth. Season to taste.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked pasta to the creamy sauce, tossing to coat. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Assemble and Serve: Plate the pasta, top with garlic butter chicken bites, garnish with parsley and drizzle extra garlic butter if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 41 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg