Description
Garlic butter chicken bites served with creamy parmesan pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
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 diced chicken to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until chicken is no longer pink.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir well.
- Add parmesan cheese and mix until smooth.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce and toss to coat.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for different protein options.
- Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free dish.
- Fresh herbs can enhance flavor; consider basil or thyme.
- Adjust garlic to taste if you prefer a milder flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: garlic butter chicken bites, creamy parmesan pasta, easy chicken recipes