Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta is a delightful dish that effortlessly combines rich flavors and comforting textures, perfect for any occasion. This recipe features tender chicken bites drenched in a velvety garlic butter sauce, served atop fettuccine pasta coated in a creamy Parmesan mixture. In just about 30 minutes, you can create a meal that will have everyone at your table coming back for more. Whether you’re hosting guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner, this dish promises to bring warmth and joy to your gathering. With its simple preparation and mouthwatering taste, it’s destined to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 oz fettuccine or pasta of your choice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken bites, seasoning with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning; cook until golden brown (6–8 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Return chicken to the skillet.
- In another pan, melt additional butter for the creamy sauce and sauté more garlic. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; simmer gently.
- Whisk in grated Parmesan cheese until smooth. Combine with cooked pasta and add seasoned chicken.
- Toss everything together until well coated; garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 135mg