Description
Indulge in tender garlic butter chicken bites paired with rich creamy parmesan pasta—an effortless yet impressive dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (3-4 pieces)
- Fresh garlic (4-5 cloves)
- Unsalted butter (½ cup)
- Long pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- Heavy cream (1 cup)
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients for a seamless cooking experience.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt half of the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant for about 1-2 minutes.
- Season chicken bites with salt and pepper. Add them to the skillet, searing until golden brown on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in the remaining butter and more minced garlic; let simmer for 3 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream, gradually stirring in grated parmesan until well combined and creamy.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- Toss cooked pasta into the skillet with chicken and sauce, mixing until well coated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 115mg