Description
A delightful dish featuring tender garlic butter chicken bites served over creamy Parmesan pasta. This recipe combines savory flavors with a luxurious, indulgent sauce for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Bites:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
For the Pasta:
- 8 ounces fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup reserved pasta cooking water
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook in olive oil until golden. Remove from skillet.
- Make the Pasta Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic, add cream, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Toss in cooked pasta and reserved water.
- Assemble: Serve pasta topped with chicken bites. Garnish with parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- Enhance with sautéed spinach or broccoli for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 2 cups
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 175 mg
