Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Pasta
A delightful dish featuring tender chicken coated in rich garlic butter, paired with smooth and creamy pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 ounces pasta (fettuccine works great)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta by boiling according to package instructions in salted water, then reserve some pasta water and drain.
- Sauté the chicken in a large skillet with butter, seasoning with salt and pepper until golden brown.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Make the sauce by pouring in heavy cream, then whisk in Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning until thickened.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the chicken and sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
- Garnish with remaining butter and fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Use fresh garlic and season your pasta water to enhance flavors. Optionally, add veggies or spices to customize.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg