Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta is a delightful and comforting dish that marries tender chicken with rich, creamy pasta. This easy-to-follow recipe combines the enticing flavors of garlic and butter, creating a satisfying meal that’s perfect for family dinners or gatherings. In just seven simple steps, you can serve up a hearty bowl of goodness that will leave everyone asking for more. With its quick preparation time and kid-friendly appeal, this one-pot wonder makes weeknight cooking a breeze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tsp. vegetable oil
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced finely)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups chopped green cabbage
- 2 medium carrots (quartered and sliced)
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 3 8 oz. cans tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup white rice (uncooked)
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 tbsp. light brown sugar
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef, seasoning with salt and pepper; cook until browned.
- Stir in diced onion and minced garlic; sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate chopped cabbage, sliced carrots, tomato sauce, broth, rice, bay leaf, and brown sugar; mix well.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for about 25 minutes until rice is tender.
- Remove the bay leaf; garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Enjoy your comforting bowl of Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg