Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Savory Creamy Parmesan Pasta Recipe
Delight your taste buds with these succulent Garlic Butter Chicken Bites served alongside a luxurious and creamy Parmesan pasta. This one-pan dinner is a perfect combination of flavors and textures!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Garlic Butter Chicken Bites:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Savory Creamy Parmesan Pasta:
- 12 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Sear the chicken: Season chicken and cook until golden brown, then set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: Melt butter, add garlic, pour in broth and cream, then stir in cheese and seasonings.
- Combine everything: Return pasta and chicken to the skillet, toss in the sauce, and simmer until heated through.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Add sautéed spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 710
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 41g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
