Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Pasta is a heavenly dish that combines tender chicken pieces coated in a savory garlic butter sauce, served over rich and creamy pasta. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this recipe delivers warmth and nostalgia in every bite. Its customizable nature makes it a versatile meal that brings family and friends together, creating lasting memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- Cook pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté chicken: In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- Create sauce: In the same skillet, melt remaining butter and sauté garlic until fragrant (1 minute). Pour in heavy cream and soy sauce, mixing until smooth. Stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Combine: Add cooked chicken and drained pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
- Serve: Plate the dish and garnish with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 135mg