Description
This easy recipe for Golden Garlic Chicken Bites Over Creamy Parmesan Pasta brings restaurant-quality dining to your kitchen. Juicy, flavorful chicken bites are cooked to golden perfection and paired with a velvety Parmesan pasta sauce. Perfect for any occasion, this dish is a must-try for pasta lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- For Chicken Bites:
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For Creamy Parmesan Pasta:
- 12 oz fettuccine
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Bites: Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Sauté in olive oil until golden and cooked through.
- Cook the Pasta: Boil fettuccine until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.
- Make the Sauce: In a skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic. Add cream, Parmesan, and seasoning. Stir until smooth. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water.
- Combine and Serve: Toss pasta in the sauce and top with chicken bites. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best texture and flavor.
- Adjust sauce thickness by adding reserved pasta water gradually.
- For a spicier kick, include red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Calories: 560
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg