Description
This Creamy Parmesan Pasta with Garlic Butter Chicken Bites is a rich and comforting dish that combines tender chicken with a velvety cream sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Follow the package instructions to cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the Chicken: Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cubed chicken, cooking until the chicken is fully cooked and golden.
- Prepare the Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the Parmesan cheese. Cook until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper as desired.
- Combine and Serve: Toss the pasta with the creamy sauce. Top with garlic butter chicken bites and garnish with fresh basil. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can use any type of pasta you prefer, like rotini, fusilli, or spaghetti.
- For an extra flavor boost, add a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 670 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 145mg