Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta
Looking for a quick and delicious chicken pasta recipe for dinner? These Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta are the ultimate comfort food juicy pan-seared chicken bites tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce and served over a creamy Parmesan pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights, this family-friendly chicken recipe is made with simple pantry staples and comes together in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients:
For the Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Salt & black pepper, to taste
½ tsp paprika
3 tbsp butter, divided
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta
8 oz pasta of your choice (penne, cavatappi, or fusilli work great)
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt & black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
1. Cook the pasta: Boil the pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Season the chicken: Toss chicken pieces with salt, pepper, paprika, and flour until evenly coated.
3. Sear the chicken: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tbsp butter. Add chicken bites and cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
4. Make the garlic butter sauce: Add the remaining 1 tbsp butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Prepare the creamy Parmesan sauce: Lower heat to medium and pour in the heavy cream. Stir in garlic powder and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until the sauce becomes thick and creamy.
6. Combine: Add the cooked pasta to the creamy sauce and toss to coat. Top with the crispy garlic butter chicken bites.
7. Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan cheese. Enjoy immediately!
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