Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Savory Creamy Parmesan Pasta is a comforting dish that elevates any meal with its rich flavors and creamy texture. Juicy chicken bites are enveloped in a luscious garlic butter sauce, paired perfectly with silky pasta coated in savory parmesan. This recipe is quick to prepare, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, ensuring satisfaction for everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz pasta of your choice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces; season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add chicken and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in heavy cream and mix in Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning until combined.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and toss with the chicken and sauce until well-coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg