Description
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken bites in a rich garlic butter sauce, paired with creamy Parmesan pasta. Perfect for family dinners and easy weeknight meals.
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 Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and chicken, cooking until the chicken is golden brown.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, cooking until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss cooked pasta in the sauce, serving garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider incorporating spinach or sun-dried tomatoes.
- Adjust the amount of garlic based on your preference for a milder or stronger taste.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg