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Garlic Butter Chicken Bites

Garlic Butter Chicken Bites: The Comfort Food You Crave

Savor Garlic Butter Chicken Bites blended with creamy Parmesan pasta for a comforting dinner in just 35 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bites
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Pasta (fettuccine, spaghetti, or penne) Choose based on preference.
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast Cut into bite-sized pieces.
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Adds smokiness.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Herb blend.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For cooking the chicken.
  • 1 tablespoon Butter Unsalted is best.
For the Sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For creamy texture.
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated.
  • 1 pinch Nutmeg Adds warmth.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • large skillet
  • Cooking utensils

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions (8-10 minutes). Reserve ½ cup of pasta water and drain.
  2. Cut chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and toss with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet and cook chicken until golden brown (4-6 minutes).
  3. In the same skillet, lower the heat, add more butter, and sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes. Pour in heavy cream, simmer for 3-4 minutes, then gradually stir in Parmesan cheese.
  4. Return chicken to the skillet, add drained pasta, and mix well. Adjust creaminess with reserved pasta water and warm for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Serve over pasta garnished with parsley and additional Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional to serve with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.

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