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Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta

Savory Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta

Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta is a quick comfort food that's satisfying and flavorful.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Cut into bite-sized pieces.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For searing the chicken.
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
For the Seasoning
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Optional.
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Fettuccine Or your favorite pasta.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Or half-and-half.
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Use fresh for best results.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Low-sodium preferred.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet
  • Colander
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook fettuccine until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken bites seasoned with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Reduce heat to medium, add unsalted butter, and melt. Sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds. Toss in chicken bites with garlic butter for a minute.
  4. In a saucepan, melt more butter, add garlic, then pour in heavy cream and broth. Simmer gently and whisk in Parmesan until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Combine cooked pasta and creamy sauce, tossing well. Add reserved pasta water if sauce is too thick. Plate pasta and top with chicken bites. Garnish as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust seasonings to your taste and feel free to add vegetables or substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu.

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