Description
Garlic butter chicken bites served with creamy parmesan pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tbsp of butter over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked fettuccine to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce.
- Finish with remaining butter and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes.
- Substitute chicken with shrimp for a seafood variation.
- Use whole wheat pasta for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying and boiling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: garlic butter chicken bites, creamy parmesan pasta, chicken recipe, pasta recipe