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Garlic butter chicken bites with creamy parmesan pasta in white bowl

Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta Recipe

Tender garlic butter chicken bites tossed with creamy parmesan pasta for the ultimate 30-minute comfort food dinner. Juicy golden chicken, rich cheesy sauce, and simple ingredients make this recipe perfect for busy weeknights or special family meals.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Calories: 640kcal
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Large pot
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Whisk
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Colander
  • Microplane Grater

Ingredients

For Chicken Bites

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1-inch bites
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 tablespoon butter divided
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped

For Creamy Parmesan Pasta

  • 12 oz penne or fettuccine pasta
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
  • extra parmesan for serving

Instructions

  • Season chicken bites with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
  • Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoon butter in skillet, cook chicken 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  • Stir in minced garlic and remaining butter, cook 1 minute. Remove chicken and set aside.
  • Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, drain.
  • In skillet with drippings, sauté garlic in butter 30 seconds. Add cream and broth, simmer 3–4 minutes.
  • Whisk in parmesan until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  • Toss pasta into sauce, adjust with pasta water if needed.
  • Return chicken to skillet, toss 2–3 minutes to coat.
  • Top with parsley and extra parmesan.

Notes

For extra flavor, double the glaze and let it soak into the warm loaf before adding a second drizzle once cooled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plate | Calories: 640kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 620mg | Potassium: 650mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 950IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 330mg | Iron: 2.5mg