Description
Juicy garlic butter chicken bites served over rich, creamy parmesan pasta this dish is weeknight comfort food at its best.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 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.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan for best results.
- Reserve some pasta water to thin sauce if needed.
- To make dairy-free, substitute cream and cheese with plant-based alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg