Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta is a delectable dish that brings together juicy chicken bites enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce, complemented by silky pasta drizzled with creamy parmesan. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for both busy weeknights and special occasions. Picture the warm aroma of garlic sizzling in butter as you whip up this comforting meal, sure to delight family and friends alike. With simple yet flavorful ingredients, each bite promises a burst of savory goodness that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Chop chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt half of the butter, then add seasoned chicken. Cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Reduce heat to medium-low, add minced garlic and remaining butter, sautéing until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Meanwhile, boil salted water and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain well.
- Stir in heavy cream into the skillet with chicken and bring to a gentle simmer before adding melted parmesan cheese.
- Toss cooked pasta into the skillet until evenly coated; serve immediately garnished with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg