Description
Indulge in these flavorful Garlic Butter Chicken Bites served over a bed of creamy Parmesan pasta for a satisfying and easy-to-make meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Bites:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
For the Pasta:
- 8 ounces fettuccine or pasta of choice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken pieces with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook in a skillet with olive oil until golden brown. Add butter and garlic, then cook until fragrant. Sprinkle with parsley.
- Make the Creamy Parmesan Pasta: In a separate skillet, melt butter and cook garlic. Add heavy cream and simmer. Stir in Parmesan until smooth. Season and toss in the cooked pasta.
- Serve: Plate the garlic butter chicken bites over the creamy Parmesan pasta. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.
Notes
- For added flavor, deglaze the chicken pan with a splash of white wine before adding garlic.
- You can use pre-cooked or rotisserie chicken as a time-saving option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
