Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful dish of Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta. Tender chicken bites coated in garlic-infused butter, served atop a bed of creamy Parmesan pasta, and garnished with fresh parsley. This recipe is a decadent treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Bites:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz pasta of your choice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Prepare the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken cubes, season with paprika, salt, and pepper, and cook until golden and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Make the Garlic Butter: Reduce heat, add 2 tbsp butter and minced garlic to the pan, cooking until fragrant (1-2 minutes). Remove chicken and set aside.
- Prepare the Creamy Sauce: In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tbsp of butter, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until the sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
- Combine and Serve: Toss the cooked pasta in the creamy sauce, then top with the garlic butter chicken bites. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- You can add a splash of pasta water to the sauce if it is too thick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fry, Simmer
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Chicken Bites, Creamy Parmesan Pasta, Chicken Pasta Recipe
