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Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Pasta Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired

Description

This Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Pasta recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make meal featuring tender chicken bites cooked in a fragrant garlic butter sauce, paired with creamy Parmesan-coated pasta. Perfect for a comforting dinner that combines savory flavors with a rich, silky sauce.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Pasta & Sauce

  • 8 ounces pasta such as penne or fettuccine
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water, as needed
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining the pasta.
  2. Cook the chicken. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Cook until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  3. Prepare the garlic butter sauce. In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium-low.
  4. Make the creamy sauce. Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth. If the sauce is too thick, thin it out by adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  5. Combine pasta and chicken. Return cooked pasta and chicken to the skillet. Toss everything well to coat in the creamy garlic butter sauce.
  6. Serve and garnish. Remove skillet from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

  • For extra richness, add an additional tablespoon of butter or a splash more cream to the sauce.
  • Substitute half-and-half for a lighter cream sauce option.
  • Add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for added nutrition and texture.
  • Ensure chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety.
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best melt and flavor.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/garlic-butter-chicken-bites-with-creamy-pasta-recipe/