Description
Garlic butter chicken bites served with creamy parmesan pasta, creating a comforting, flavorful meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Garlic
- Pasta
- Parmesan cheese
- Heavy cream
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Start by cooking the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Cut the boneless skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pan, heat some butter over medium-high heat. Once the butter has melted, add the chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic to the pan with the chicken and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the garlic becomes fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a simmer. Stir in the grated parmesan cheese and let it melt into the sauce.
- Add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss everything together until the pasta is coated in the creamy sauce.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- For added color and flavor, consider adding vegetables like spinach, broccoli, or sun-dried tomatoes.
- If you enjoy heat, try adding crushed red pepper flakes or hot sauce to the sauce.
- Swap chicken for shrimp or turkey for a lighter option.
- For a richer sauce, add mozzarella or cream cheese to the recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-cooked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
