Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta
Warm, garlicky, and indulgent, this dish features tender chicken bites in a creamy Parmesan sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or comfort food cravings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cubed)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz pasta (your choice)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the cubed chicken and season with paprika, plus salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes until golden brown.
- Reduce the heat, add 2 tbsp of the butter and minced garlic to the pan with chicken. Cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Add the remaining butter, heavy cream, and grated Parmesan cheese to the pan. Stir until the sauce thickens, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the creamy sauce until well coated. Return the chicken to the pan and mix gently.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for best melting and flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 50g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 185mg