Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Savory Creamy Parmesan Pasta, a comforting dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners and special occasions alike. Tender chicken is sautéed to perfection in rich garlic butter, then paired with creamy Parmesan pasta that is both flavorful and satisfying. This recipe is not only quick and easy, requiring just 10 minutes of prep time, but also versatile enough to adapt to your favorite pasta type. Whether you’re cooking for a family gathering or a cozy dinner for two, this dish promises to impress with its harmonious blend of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 300 g pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add chicken pieces and cook for 5–7 minutes until golden brown.
- Add unsalted butter and minced garlic to the skillet; cook for an additional 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Remove chicken from skillet.
- Pour heavy cream into the same skillet and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning until combined.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce along with salt and pepper; toss until well coated.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg