Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Garlic Butter Chicken Bites Pasta, a delightful dish that combines succulent chicken and tender pasta in a rich garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Pasta: Boil water in a large pot, add a pinch of salt, and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper before adding them to the skillet. Sauté until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Garlic: Once the chicken is cooked through, add minced garlic to the pan; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Create the Sauce: Pour in heavy cream and remaining butter while scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Stir until combined and smooth.
- Mix in Parmesan: Add freshly grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce, stirring continuously until melted.
- Combine Everything: Toss cooked pasta into the skillet with the chicken and sauce. Mix thoroughly until every strand is coated.
Notes
- For added nutrition, consider incorporating spinach or cherry tomatoes into the dish.
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste preferences before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 115mg