Description
Garlic butter chicken bites pasta delivers a quick, flavor-packed meal straight from Italian-inspired kitchens. Succulent chicken pieces mingle with perfectly cooked pasta, creating a savory symphony that will satisfy hungry diners seeking comfort on their plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
Pasta and Dairy:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) spaghetti or penne pasta
- 4 tablespoons (56 grams) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 6 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 1/4 cup (15 grams) fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Fill a spacious pot with water, add salt, and bring to a rolling boil. Cook pasta until perfectly tender, following package guidelines. Strain and reserve.
- Warm olive oil in a expansive skillet over robust medium-high temperature. Introduce seasoned chicken morsels, searing until achieving a gorgeous golden exterior and ensuring complete internal cooking, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Lower flame to gentle medium-low intensity. Incorporate finely chopped garlic and rich butter, allowing aromatics to develop without scorching, roughly 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer drained pasta directly into the skillet, meticulously coating each strand with the luxurious garlic butter emulsion through careful tossing.
- Eliminate skillet from heat source. Embellish with freshly chopped parsley and generously dust with grated Parmesan cheese, presenting a visually enticing and flavor-packed dish ready for immediate consumption.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is cut into uniform bite-sized pieces for even cooking and consistent texture.
- Use high-quality butter and fresh garlic for maximum flavor intensity and aromatic profile.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help achieve golden-brown exterior and prevent steaming instead of sautéing.
- For gluten-free version, substitute regular pasta with zucchini noodles or gluten-free pasta alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg