Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta is a comforting dish that combines succulent chicken pieces sautéed in rich garlic butter with perfectly cooked pasta enveloped in a creamy Parmesan sauce. Ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe brings warmth and satisfaction to your dinner table without the hassle of complicated cooking techniques. In just 30 minutes, you can create a delightful meal that will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the garlic.
- Boil salted water and cook the penne pasta until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and add chicken pieces seasoned with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning, sautéing until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in heavy cream, stir in Parmesan, and let simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce in the skillet, tossing gently to coat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 130mg