
17/01/2025
Looking for a deliciously creamy and garlicky dish? Try these Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta for a heavenly meal! 🍗🍝✨
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 oz fettuccine or spaghetti
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Directions:
1. Start by cooking the pasta! In a large pot, bring salted water to a rolling boil. Add your fettuccine or spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions. Once done, drain and set aside.
2. Next up, let’s cook the chicken. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Toss in the bite-sized chicken pieces and season them generously with dried thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Sauté for about 6-7 minutes, until they’re golden brown and cooked through.
3. Time for that delicious garlic butter! Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook it for 1-2 minutes until it becomes fragrant. Then, toss in the 2 tablespoons of butter and stir until it's melted and nicely coats the chicken. Remove it from heat and set aside.
4. Now, let’s prepare that creamy Parmesan sauce. In a separate skillet, melt another 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Then pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Bring it to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 2-3 minutes until it thickens a bit.
5. It's time to make it cheesy! Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep stirring until you have a smooth and creamy sauce.
6. Combine your pasta and chicken! Add your cooked pasta to the creamy sauce and toss to coat every noodle beautifully. Top it off with those garlic butter chicken bites you set aside, and garnish with fresh parsley, if you’d like.
7. Serve this amazing dish hot and enjoy every bite of your creamy, garlicky goodness!