Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta
A comforting dinner featuring seared chicken in garlic butter sauce served over creamy Parmesan pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 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. Reserve a 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the cubed chicken, seasoning with paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes until golden brown.
- Reduce heat, add 2 tbsp of butter and minced garlic. Cook until fragrant (1-2 minutes). Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add remaining butter, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese; stir until sauce thickens (3-4 minutes).
- Toss the cooked pasta in the creamy sauce, return chicken to the pan, and mix gently.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For best results, cut chicken into even cubes and grate Parmesan fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 735
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Chicken, Creamy Pasta, Parmesan Chicken, Quick Dinner, Comfort Food