Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Savory Parmesan Linguine
Tender, golden chicken bites tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce, served over silky linguine with savory Parmesan cheese. A comforting and satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium, add the butter and garlic to the skillet with the chicken, and cook for another 2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
- Toss the cooked linguine in the skillet with the chicken and garlic butter sauce.
- Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the pasta and chicken, stirring to combine until the cheese is melted and everything is well coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes when sautéing the garlic.
Nutrition
Calories: 580kcal
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