Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta is a delicious, comforting meal perfect for weeknights. This recipe combines tender chicken bites infused with garlic butter and a creamy, cheesy pasta. Easy to make, full of flavor, and family-approved!
Ingredients
For the Garlic Butter Chicken Bites:
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced into bite-sized pieces
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta:
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, and cook until golden brown.
- Add butter and garlic to the skillet. Sauté until garlic is fragrant and chicken is fully cooked. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Prepare the Pasta:
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Make the Sauce:
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Simmer on low until the sauce thickens. Add reserved pasta water as needed to adjust consistency.
- Combine and Serve:
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until well coated. Plate the pasta and top with garlic butter chicken bites. Garnish with parsley and crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
- Swap chicken for shrimp or tofu for variety.
- Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free option.
- Add spinach or mushrooms to the sauce for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg