Description
A comforting dish of garlic butter chicken bites served with creamy parmesan pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 8 oz pasta (your choice)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Combine pasta with the sauce and chicken, mixing well.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Use whole wheat pasta for a healthier choice.
- For a lighter dish, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: garlic butter chicken bites, creamy parmesan pasta recipe