Garlic Butter Chicken Bites Pasta
Indulge in this creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Bites Pasta, where tender chicken meets rich garlic butter sauce, creating a comforting dish perfect for family dinners or quick meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs), diced
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic.
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and half of the butter. Once melted, add the diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper. Cook for 6-8 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic when the chicken is nearly done cooking. Sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Reduce heat to low, add remaining butter and drained pasta to the skillet. Toss gently while adding reserved pasta water as needed until well coated.
- Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and garnish with chopped parsley before serving warm.
Notes
- For added nutrition, include vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes.
- Enhance flavor by experimenting with herbs such as thyme or basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg