Description
Enjoy tender garlic butter chicken bites served with creamy parmesan pasta for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For Garlic Butter Chicken Bites:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
For Creamy Parmesan Pasta:
- 8 ounces fettuccine or linguine
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Mince garlic and cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and remaining tablespoon of butter; add grated parmesan cheese to create a creamy sauce.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Combine drained pasta with the chicken and sauce in the skillet, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
