Plate the pasta and top with garlic butter chicken bites Recipe
A delightful recipe for Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with a luxurious Creamy Parmesan Pasta. Tender chicken bites coated in a garlic butter sauce served over a bed of creamy pasta infused with Parmesan goodness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Bites:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta:
- 8 ounces pasta (fettuccine, penne, or your choice)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken with paprika, salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Cook in butter until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Creamy Parmesan Sauce: In the same skillet, combine olive oil, butter, cream, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Melt Parmesan cheese into the sauce.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce until coated.
- Assemble the Dish: Plate the pasta, top with chicken bites, and garnish with parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Chicken Bites, Creamy Parmesan Pasta, Chicken and Pasta Recipe, Easy Dinner Recipe
