Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta. Tender chicken bites are seasoned and cooked to perfection, then combined with a luscious Parmesan cream sauce and al dente pasta for a satisfying meal that’s sure to please.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Bites:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta:
- 8 ounces pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Bites: Season the chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: Sauté garlic in butter, then add cream and simmer. Stir in Parmesan until smooth. Thin with pasta water if needed.
- Combine and Serve: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce, add chicken bites, and heat through. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream to reduce calories.
- Enhance the dish with sautéed spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
