Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken bites sautéed in rich garlic butter, paired with silky Parmesan-infused pasta. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a quick, family-friendly meal that combines savory, creamy, and cheesy flavors for the perfect dinner.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Bites:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta:
- 12 oz fettuccine (or pasta of choice)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Optional: Extra garlic butter (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook pasta until al dente, per package instructions.
- Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Chicken Bites:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken pieces, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- In the same skillet, melt 4 tbsp butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss the cooked chicken in the garlic butter sauce.
- Prepare the Creamy Parmesan Sauce:
- In a separate skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat.
- Sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add heavy cream and chicken broth, simmer gently.
- Gradually whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine and Serve:
- Toss cooked pasta in the creamy Parmesan sauce.
- Plate the pasta and top with garlic butter chicken bites.
- Drizzle extra garlic butter, if desired, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter option, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy twist.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing and simmering
- Cuisine: American
