Description
A delicious recipe for Garlic Butter Chicken Bites served with creamy Parmesan pasta, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, season the chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the skillet. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of butter and minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Let it reduce for about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and add the drained fettuccine. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired creaminess.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Add steamed broccoli or spinach for extra vegetables and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg