Description
Indulge in tender garlic butter chicken bites served over silky creamy parmesan pasta, creating a delightful dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
- 8 ounces pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter until bubbly. Add minced garlic and sauté until golden brown.
- Add seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir in grated parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain, reserving some pasta water.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the garlic butter chicken mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired creaminess.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg