Description
Tender garlic butter chicken bites served over creamy parmesan pasta make for a decadent and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Bites:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Creamy Parmesan Pasta:
- 8 ounces pasta (fettuccine, penne, or your choice)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then set aside.
- Prepare the Chicken: Season and cook chicken until golden brown.
- Make the Creamy Parmesan Sauce: Prepare a creamy sauce with heavy cream, Parmesan, and spices.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Toss pasta in the sauce until coated.
- Assemble the Dish: Plate pasta and top with chicken bites. Garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 780 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 56g
- Saturated Fat: 32g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 205mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Chicken, Creamy Parmesan Pasta, Chicken Bites Recipe, Pasta Recipe
