Description
This Garlic Butter Chicken Bites With Creamy Parmesan Pasta recipe is the ultimate comfort food combo—juicy, golden chicken bites smothered in garlic butter, served over rich and creamy Parmesan pasta. It’s a quick, flavor-packed weeknight dinner the whole family will love!
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
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2 tbsp olive oil
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4 tbsp unsalted butter
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta:
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8 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, or your choice)
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2 tbsp butter
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup heavy cream
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
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Cook Pasta:
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Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
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Cook Chicken:
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Season chicken with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
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Sauté chicken until golden and cooked through (6–8 minutes).
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Add butter and minced garlic, stir to coat and cook for 1–2 minutes more. Remove chicken and set aside.
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Make Parmesan Sauce:
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In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
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Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
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Stir in Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper, and simmer until slightly thickened.
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Combine:
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Toss cooked pasta in the creamy sauce. Add chicken bites on top or mix in.
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Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
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Notes
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Adjust cream and cheese to reach desired sauce consistency.
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Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for a flavor boost.
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Use leftover chicken or rotisserie for quicker prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
