Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Parmesan Pasta
A delightful one-pan dish featuring tender chicken bites sautéed in rich garlic butter, served with creamy Parmesan pasta.
Equipment
- large skillet
- Pot for boiling pasta
- Measuring cups and spoons
- cutting board
- knife
Ingredients
Chicken Ingredients
- 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs Cut into bite-sized pieces.
- 3 tablespoons Butter Divided for cooking.
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
- 1 teaspoon Paprika For seasoning.
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt To taste.
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper To taste.
- 1/4 teaspoon Chili flakes Optional, for a spicy kick.
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish.
Pasta Ingredients
- 8 ounces Pasta Fettuccine, penne, or your choice.
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil For cooking.
- 2 cups Heavy cream For the sauce.
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese For the sauce.
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder For the sauce.
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt For the sauce.
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper For the sauce.
- 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg Optional, for added warmth.
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with paprika, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Add another tablespoon of butter and stir to combine. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the remaining tablespoon of butter. Heat over medium heat, then pour in heavy cream, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- Toss cooked pasta into the creamy Parmesan sauce, then add the garlic butter chicken bites back into the skillet. Mix gently to combine.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
This dish is versatile; feel free to add your favorite vegetables or use different types of pasta.