Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta is a delightful, easy-to-make dish that brings comfort to your dinner table with rich flavors and satisfying textures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Boneless Chicken Thighs
- Fresh Garlic
- Butter
- Heavy Cream
- Parmesan Cheese
- Pasta (Fettuccine or Spaghetti)
- Italian Seasoning
- Salt and Pepper
- Chicken Broth
- Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté garlic: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and add minced garlic. Cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Cook chicken: Add diced chicken thighs, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Make cream sauce: Stir in heavy cream, grated parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Toss pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain, and mix with the creamy chicken sauce.
- Finish: Squeeze lemon juice over the dish before serving and garnish with extra parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (320g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: - For varied flavor, substitute garlic with shallots or add fresh herbs like basil or parsley. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently on the stove.