Description
Get ready to embark on a flavorful culinary adventure with our irresistible Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Pasta. This delightful dish is a guaranteed family favorite, combining tender chicken, savory garlic butter, and a rich, creamy pasta sauce that’s sure to have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pound)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 8 ounce fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine or penne pasta and cook according to the package instructions. Once al dente, drain the pasta and set it aside.
2. Next, cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
3. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken pieces and sauté until they’re golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
4. In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoon of butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant and slightly softened.
5. Stir the heavy cream into the garlic butter sauce and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
6. Add the cooked pasta and the sautéed chicken back to the skillet. Toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated in the creamy garlic butter sauce.
7. Plate the Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Pasta and serve it warm. For an extra touch of flavor, you can garnish with grated Parmesan cheese or fresh parsley.
Notes
Opt for boneless, skinless chicken breasts for the most tender and juicy garlic butter chicken bites. If you prefer dark meat, you can also use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for a richer flavor.
Be sure to cook the pasta until it’s al dente, which means it should have a slight bite to it. This will ensure that the pasta doesn’t become mushy when tossed in the creamy sauce.
For an even more pronounced garlic flavor, consider roasting the garlic cloves before mincing them.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg