Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Parmesan Pasta
Tender garlic butter chicken bites served over creamy parmesan pasta make this an easy dinner that feels restaurant-worthy. It’s rich, comforting, and perfect for busy weeknights when you want something quick but flavorful.
This is a Simply Made Recipe provided by Lilly Ashley. Good recipes, without the paragraphs and fluff to sift through. Save the sifting for the baking!
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1½ pounds chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
Parmesan Pasta
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine works great)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
4. Add chicken to skillet and cook 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through.
5. Add butter and garlic to the skillet and cook 1 minute until fragrant. Remove chicken and set aside.
6. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for about 30 seconds.
7. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
8. Stir in parmesan cheese until smooth.
9. Add pasta and toss to coat.
10. Top pasta with garlic butter chicken bites and garnish with parsley.
Simply Made Tip
For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice to the chicken right before serving. It brightens the garlic butter sauce beautifully.
Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)
Calories: 540
Carbohydrates: 38g
Protein: 36g
Fat: 28g
Sugar: 2g
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