Description
This delicious and comforting dish features tender, juicy chicken bites sautéed in garlic butter, served over a creamy Parmesan pasta. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner, this meal is packed with flavor and easy to make in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
**For the chicken bites:**
– 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
– 2 tbsp olive oil
– 3 tbsp unsalted butter
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tsp paprika
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 1/2 tsp black pepper
– 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
– 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
**For the creamy Parmesan pasta:**
– 8oz fettuccine or penne pasta
– 2 tbsp unsalted butter
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1/2 cup chicken broth
– 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 1/4 tsp black pepper
– 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, season with paprika, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, melt butter and add minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Return the chicken to the pan and toss to coat. Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
4. In another pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring constantly.
5. Add Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir until smooth and creamy.
6. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Let it simmer for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
7. Serve the pasta topped with garlic butter chicken bites. Enjoy!
Notes
– For extra creaminess, add an additional 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese.
– You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
– Garnish with extra Parmesan and parsley for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 140mg