Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Savory Creamy Parmesan Pasta is a comforting, flavorful dish that combines tender chicken sautéed in rich garlic butter with creamy pasta enveloped in a luscious parmesan sauce. Ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and promises satisfaction with every bite. Enjoy the delightful explosion of flavors that feels like a warm hug, enticing everyone at the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter until bubbling, then add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook for about 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- While chicken cooks, boil salted water and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet, pour in heavy cream, and stir in parmesan cheese until melted. Add chopped parsley.
- Drain pasta and mix it into the sauce; slice chicken into bite-sized pieces and return it to the skillet.
- Serve immediately, garnishing with additional sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: - For variety, substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu. - Incorporate vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.