Description
A delicious dish featuring tender garlic butter chicken bites served alongside savory creamy parmesan pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and season with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- Reduce heat and stir in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the chicken while cooking.
- Feel free to substitute the chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different protein option.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Chicken, Creamy Parmesan Pasta, Chicken Bites, Italian Cuisine