Description
Indulge in these delicious Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Savory Creamy Parmesan Pasta for a satisfying and flavorful meal that’s perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
For the chicken:
- 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the pasta:
- 300 g (10 oz) pasta (penne, fettuccine, or your choice)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (plus extra for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Prepare the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the chicken bites: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Add butter and minced garlic, cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Make the creamy Parmesan sauce: In the same skillet, pour in heavy cream, bring to a simmer, then stir in Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine pasta and sauce: Add cooked pasta to the sauce, toss to coat evenly.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Chicken, Creamy Parmesan Pasta, Chicken Bites Recipe, Italian Pasta Dish
