Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta
A comforting dish pairing golden chicken bites with a creamy Parmesan pasta sauce, highlighted by aromatic garlic and bright lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter over medium heat in a large skillet and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Reduce heat to low, add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until creamy and well combined.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and lemon juice, mixing until pasta is coated in the sauce.
- If too thick, add reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
For best results, cook chicken in a single layer and avoid overcrowding the pan. To prevent sauce separation, whisk in a splash of pasta water if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 780
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Chicken, Pasta, Garlic, Parmesan, Creamy Sauce, Comfort Food