Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta is a delightful meal that combines tender chicken and rich, creamy pasta, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Chicken Bites:
- 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of dried Italian herbs (like oregano or basil)
- 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta:
- 8 ounces of pasta (fettuccine or penne work well)
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken bites by cutting the chicken into bite-sized pieces and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Make the garlic butter sauce by melting butter in a skillet, adding minced garlic, and cooking until fragrant.
- Cook the seasoned chicken bites in the skillet until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare the creamy Parmesan pasta by boiling pasta, draining it, and mixing it with heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
- Combine the garlic butter chicken bites with the creamy Parmesan pasta and toss to mix.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Check the chicken’s internal temperature to ensure it reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Reserve some pasta water to adjust the sauce’s consistency if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600-700
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800-1000mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30-35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Chicken, Creamy Parmesan Pasta, One-Pot Meal