Description
Savor the delightful flavors of Garlic Butter Chicken Bites paired with Savory Creamy Parmesan Pasta. This mouthwatering dish features tender, golden chicken sautéed in rich garlic butter, enveloped in a luscious creamy parmesan sauce and served over fettuccine pasta. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe is sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping garlic and cutting chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and gradually add parmesan cheese while stirring until smooth. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions; drain and reserve a bit of pasta water.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the creamy sauce and chicken in the skillet. If needed, add reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 165mg