Chicken Bites with Garlic Butter and Creamy Parmesan Pasta
Introduction
This dish is the perfect combination of juicy garlic-butter chicken bites and rich, silky Parmesan cream pasta.It’s a quick one-pan style meal that tastes like something from a high-end Italian restaurant — buttery, creamy, garlicky, and comforting.
Perfect for:
Weeknight dinners
Family meals
Guests
Cheese lovers
Pasta cravings
It’s easy, fast, and always turns out amazing.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
Total Time: 30–35 minutes
Ingredients
Regarding the chicken:
One pound of skinless, boneless, and bite-sized chicken breasts
Four tablespoons of butter without salt
Four minced garlic cloves
To taste, add salt and pepper.
One teaspoon of optional Italian seasoning
Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Regarding the Pasta with Creamy Parmesan:
Eight ounces of pasta (penne, fettuccine, or any other type you want)
One tablespoon of olive oil
One cup of heavy cream
One cup of Parmesan cheese, grated
To taste, add salt and pepper.
One teaspoon of optional garlic powder
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Directions
Prepare the pasta:
Bring salted water to a boil in a big pot. Pasta should be cooked as directed on the package until it is al dente. After draining, set away.
Get the chicken ready:
Melt two tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning after adding the chicken pieces. Cook, tossing occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Include the garlic:
Cook the minced garlic in the skillet for one to two more minutes, or until it becomes aromatic. After taking the chicken out of the skillet, place it aside.
Prepare the Parmesan Cream Sauce:
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and olive oil to the same skillet.
Bring to a slow simmer after adding the heavy cream. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. If using, add garlic powder and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Mix the pasta with the sauce:
Add the cooked pasta to the creamy sauce and toss to coat evenly. If the sauce is too thick, you can add a little pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
Mix pasta and chicken:
Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet with the pasta. Toss everything together until well mixed.
Serve:
Garnish with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Advice:
Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or broccoli to the pasta for extra nutrition.
For a little kick, add red pepper flakes to the garlic butter chicken.
Enjoy your Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta!