Description
Indulge in this decadent Creamy Parmesan Pasta with Garlic Butter Chicken Bites for a satisfying and flavorful meal that’s perfect for any day of the week. Tender chicken bites are coated in a rich garlic butter sauce and paired with creamy Parmesan pasta for a dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Garlic Butter Chicken Bites:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta:
- 12 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup chicken broth
- Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sauté chicken in olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic in remaining butter. Stir in flour to create a roux. Whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer until thickened. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until creamy.
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve pasta water.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta and chicken in the sauce. Adjust consistency with pasta water. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- You can substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- Enhance with red pepper flakes for heat or sautéed mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
