Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta
A cozy and satisfying dinner featuring golden, tender garlic butter chicken bites served with a creamy Parmesan pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups pasta (such as fettuccine or penne)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside. Reserve a small ladle of pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce later.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and add the minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant, about 30 to 60 seconds.
- Add the chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 8 minutes depending on size. Stir occasionally for even browning.
- Reduce heat to low, add the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until the sauce is creamy and well combined.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and lemon juice, mixing until the pasta is coated. Add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time if the sauce is too thick.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
Use room temperature chicken for even cooking. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 26g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken, pasta, creamy, garlic butter, Parmesan