Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Lemon Parmesan Spaghetti—a delightful dish that brings together tender chicken, luscious garlic butter, and a zesty lemon cream sauce, all enveloped in perfectly cooked spaghetti. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you crave something delicious yet simple to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tbsp butter, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Cook spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- 2. Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning. In a skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat and cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through; remove from skillet.
- 3. In the same skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add lemon zest and juice; stir well.
- 4. Toss cooked spaghetti in the skillet with the garlic-lemon mixture until evenly coated.
- 5. Return chicken to the skillet and mix gently to combine.
- 6. For the sauce, melt 2 tbsp butter in a separate pan; stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- 7. Pour sauce over spaghetti and chicken; toss gently to coat.
- 8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 138mg