Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Savory Creamy Parmesan Pasta is the ultimate comfort food that delivers warmth and satisfaction. Tender chicken bites are enveloped in rich garlic butter, served over creamy parmesan pasta that’s ready in under 30 minutes. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, promising smiles and satisfied appetites with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cubed)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta: Boil salted water and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the chicken: In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add cubed chicken, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until golden brown (about 7-8 minutes).
- Add garlic: Lower heat, add minced garlic, and cook for an additional minute.
- Create the sauce: Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, scraping the pan for flavor. Bring to a simmer, then stir in parmesan until melted.
- Combine: Add drained pasta to the sauce and toss until well coated.
- Serve: Plate the dish, garnishing with extra parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 675mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 130mg