Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites Pasta is a creamy, indulgent dish that combines tender chicken and al dente pasta in a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 6 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 8 oz spaghetti or penne pasta
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot, then cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken pieces and sauté until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, then stir in minced garlic and butter. Cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until coated in the garlic butter sauce.
- Remove from heat, garnish with parsley, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving hot.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute chicken with shrimp or add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days. Reheat gently on the stove or microwave, adding a splash of water if necessary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg