Description
A quick and comforting dish featuring succulent chicken bites in garlic butter over creamy Parmesan pasta, perfect for family dinners or date nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 300 g (10 oz) pasta (penne, fettuccine, or your choice)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (plus extra for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces with a sprinkle of salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- Once cooked, add in the 2 tablespoons of butter and the minced garlic. Stir to coat and cook for another 1-2 minutes until garlic becomes fragrant. Remove from the skillet and set the chicken aside.
- In the same skillet, pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Continue to cook for 2-3 minutes while stirring, letting the sauce thicken slightly.
- Meanwhile, cook your chosen pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the creamy sauce and add the chicken bites back into the skillet. Mix everything together until coated.
Notes
Consider garnishing with extra Parmesan and serve alongside a crisp green salad or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, pasta, garlic butter, creamy sauce, quick meal