Garlic Butter Chicken
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta is a quick and delicious dish featuring crispy chicken bites in a rich garlic butter sauce paired with velvety Parmesan-coated pasta. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this meal is ready in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: Add sautéed spinach, mushrooms, or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor and nutrients. For a lighter dish, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream and reduce the butter. Make it spicy by adding red pepper flakes or hot sauce to the garlic butter sauce
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Ingredients
For the Chicken Bites:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta:
- 8 oz penne or fusilli pasta
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta:
- Boil the pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Chicken Bites:
- Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and paprika (if using).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden and fully cooked.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- Reduce heat to medium in the same skillet. Add 2 tbsp of butter and let it melt.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Return chicken to the skillet, tossing it in the garlic butter sauce to coat evenly. Simmer for 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Prepare the Creamy Parmesan Sauce:
- In a separate saucepan, melt 2 tbsp of butter over medium heat.
- Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Gradually whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine and Serve:
- Toss the cooked pasta in the creamy Parmesan sauce until well-coated.
- Serve pasta topped with garlic butter chicken bites. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil if desired.
Notes
- Add sautéed spinach, mushrooms, or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor and nutrients.
- For a lighter dish, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream and reduce the butter.
- Make it spicy by adding red pepper flakes or hot sauce to the garlic butter sauce
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