Description
Indulge in these flavorful Garlic Butter Chicken Bites served with creamy Parmesan pasta for a satisfying and comforting meal. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Bites:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta:
- 8 ounces fettuccine or spaghetti pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup pasta cooking water (reserved)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve pasta water, drain, and set aside.
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken with Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook in olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter until golden brown. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Melt remaining butter, add garlic, then pour in heavy cream. Stir in Parmesan until smooth.
- Combine and Serve: Add cooked pasta to the sauce, toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water as needed. Return chicken to skillet, heat through, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Enhance the garlic butter with red pepper flakes for added kick.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce option.
- Pair with garlic bread or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 175 mg
