Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta – Irresistibly Creamy and Easy
Garlic butter chicken bites with creamy parmesan pasta is a quick, rich, and comforting dinner loaded with flavor. Ready in just 30 minutes!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 lb boneless chicken breast, cubed
2 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp paprika (optional)
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 cup heavy cream
¾ cup parmesan cheese, grated
8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup water.
2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
3. Heat oil and 2 tbsp butter in a skillet. Sear chicken until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
4. Add remaining butter and garlic to skillet. Cook until fragrant.
5. Pour in heavy cream and simmer. Gradually whisk in parmesan until smooth.
6. Add cooked pasta and reserved water if needed. Toss to coat.
7. Return chicken to skillet and mix everything together.
8. Serve hot, topped with parsley and more parmesan.
Notes
Use freshly grated parmesan for best texture.
Add red pepper flakes or lemon zest for extra flavor.
Store leftovers up to 3 days. Reheat gently with added cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
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