Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta is a decadent and irresistible dish featuring succulent golden-brown chicken bites paired with rich, velvety pasta. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe combines tender chicken, aromatic garlic butter, and creamy parmesan sauce for a harmony of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
- For the Garlic Butter Chicken Bites: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces), 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 4 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, salt and pepper to taste.
- For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta: 8 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice, 1 cup heavy cream, ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, 2 tbsp butter, 2 cloves garlic (minced), ½ tsp dried parsley, salt and pepper to taste.
Instructions
- Season and prepare the chicken by cutting it into bite-sized pieces and coating evenly with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Cook the chicken in olive oil until golden brown, then add butter and minced garlic for extra flavor.
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the creamy parmesan sauce by melting butter, sautéing garlic, adding heavy cream, and stirring in parmesan cheese until thickened.
- Combine the pasta with the sauce, top with chicken bites, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- Avoid overcooking the chicken to keep it tender.
- For a lighter sauce, substitute half the heavy cream with chicken broth.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
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