Description
Succulent garlic butter chicken bites dance alongside creamy parmesan pasta in this irresistible comfort meal. Flavor-packed ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a quick weeknight dinner that promises satisfaction with each delectable forkful.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Cheese:
- 1 cup (100 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) fettuccine or spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons (56 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Boil pasta in a large pot of salted water at high heat for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and reserve.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high temperature. Sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Season chicken pieces with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Add to skillet and cook 4-5 minutes until golden brown and thoroughly cooked.
- Pour remaining butter over chicken, stirring to coat evenly. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a separate saucepan, warm heavy cream over medium heat. Add garlic powder and stir until simmering.
- Gradually incorporate Parmesan cheese, whisking continuously until sauce becomes smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer cooked pasta into the Parmesan sauce, gently tossing to ensure complete coating.
- Plate the creamy pasta and top with garlic butter chicken bites.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Opt for chicken thighs instead of breasts for juicier, more flavorful bites that stay tender during cooking.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for a richer, more authentic sauce texture and deeper flavor profile.
- Adjust sauce consistency by adding pasta water if it becomes too thick, creating a silky smooth coating for the noodles.
- Transform this dish into a gluten-free option by swapping regular pasta with zucchini noodles or chickpea pasta alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg