Description
Indulge in Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Savory Creamy Parmesan Pasta, a comforting dish that combines tender chicken sautéed in rich garlic butter and served over creamy Parmesan pasta. This recipe is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 35 minutes—but also versatile enough to impress at family dinners or dinner parties. With its satisfying flavors and straightforward steps, it’s destined to become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 300 g pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces; cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Stir in butter and minced garlic; cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Set chicken aside.
- In the same skillet, add heavy cream and stir. Bring to a gentle simmer, then mix in Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.
- Allow sauce to thicken for about 2-3 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet, mixing well with the sauce.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and serve topped with chicken and sauce, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg