Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta is a comforting and flavorful dish combining tender bite-sized chicken cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce with creamy Parmesan-coated fettuccine pasta. This easy skillet recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner and delivers restaurant-quality taste in under 35 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 chicken breasts (about 1 lb), cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Sauce and Pasta
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season them generously with salt and black pepper to enhance flavor throughout cooking.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: Reduce the skillet heat to medium and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned, to avoid bitterness.
- Make the Cream Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Gradually stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it melts completely and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Combine Pasta and Chicken: Add the cooked fettuccine pasta and the cooked chicken pieces back into the skillet. Toss everything together carefully to coat the chicken and pasta evenly with the creamy sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat, stir in the chopped fresh parsley to add a burst of freshness, and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- For best results, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese to ensure a smooth sauce.
- You can substitute fettuccine with linguine or spaghetti if preferred.
- Make sure not to burn the garlic when sautéing, as it can turn bitter.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- To reheat, warm gently in a skillet over low heat with a splash of cream or milk to loosen the sauce.
