Garlic Butter Chicken Bites: Indulgent Parmesan Pasta Delight
Deliciously rich and creamy garlic butter chicken bites served over savory Parmesan pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 8 ounces spaghetti or pasta of choice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the diced chicken to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the skillet with the garlic butter chicken and sauce. Mix well to coat.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute chicken with shrimp for a seafood variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg