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Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Parmesan Pasta

Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Parmesan Pasta Magic

Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Parmesan Pasta is a quick, comforting dinner that delights with rich, creamy flavors in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Adds richness and flavor
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts Diced into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 cloves Garlic Finely chopped
For the Creamy Parmesan Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Forms the base of the sauce
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Pasta e.g., fettuccine or penne

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by finely chopping the garlic and dicing the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the chicken for about 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Add the minced garlic, seasoning it with salt and pepper, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Lower the heat, pour in the heavy cream and add an additional tablespoon of butter, stirring to combine.
  5. Gradually mix in the Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy.
  6. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente, reserving ½ cup of the pasta water.
  7. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the chicken and sauce, tossing to combine, and add reserved pasta water as needed.
  8. Plate the dish immediately, garnishing with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 32gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve immediately for best flavor. Suitable for customization with vegetables or different pasta types.

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