Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta, a satisfying dish that is both simple to prepare and utterly delicious. This recipe combines tender chicken bites sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, served over fettuccine tossed in a luscious creamy Parmesan sauce. Perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings, this meal promises to impress your guests while keeping your cooking effort minimal. With just seven straightforward steps, you can whip up this comforting dish that’s sure to become a weeknight favorite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 oz fettuccine or pasta of your choice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and add the chicken. Cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from skillet.
- Add remaining butter and minced garlic to the same skillet; sauté until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Pour in the heavy cream and simmer gently for about 3 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth; season as desired.
- Return the chicken to the skillet along with drained pasta; toss everything together until well-coated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg