Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta is a deliciously indulgent dish that brings gourmet flavors to your dinner table in just 30 minutes. Tender chicken bites are coated in savory garlic butter and paired with pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy parmesan sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe impresses with minimal effort and delivers maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 oz short pasta (penne or farfalle)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- 2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- 3. Stir in minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- 4. Cook pasta according to package instructions; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- 5. Lower the heat, add remaining butter, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese to the skillet. Stir until creamy; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if necessary.
- 6. Toss cooked pasta into the skillet with chicken, mixing until well-coated in sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 125mg