Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta is an irresistible dish that brings together tender chicken bites enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce, served over creamy pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this quick and easy recipe takes only 30 minutes to prepare, making it ideal for those seeking a flavorful meal without the hassle. With kid-friendly flavors and customizable ingredients, it’s sure to please even the pickiest eaters. Garnished with fresh parsley, this dish not only tantalizes the taste buds but also looks beautiful on the table.
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 pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add cubed chicken, season with paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
- Reduce heat; add 2 tbsp butter and minced garlic to the pan. Cook until fragrant (1-2 minutes). Remove chicken from pan.
- In the same pan, add remaining butter, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until the sauce thickens (about 3-4 minutes).
- Toss cooked pasta in the creamy sauce; add garlic butter chicken bites on top.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 660
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 110mg