Description
A delicious, creamy pasta dish featuring garlic butter chicken bites, Parmesan cheese, and a smooth, rich sauce. This recipe is perfect for a quick, satisfying dinner that combines juicy chicken and flavorful pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Bites:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta:
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine, penne, or your choice)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken Bites:
Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and cooked through. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Transfer the chicken to a plate and keep warm. - Cook the Pasta:
While the chicken is cooking, boil the pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water before draining. - Make the Creamy Parmesan Sauce:
In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Pour in the heavy cream and add the Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add some of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste. - Combine:
Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat. Return the cooked chicken bites to the skillet and gently toss everything together. Let it simmer for another minute to blend the flavors. - Serve:
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve the creamy, garlic-infused chicken and pasta warm. Enjoy!
Notes
- If the sauce gets too thick, simply add more reserved pasta water to adjust the consistency.
- Feel free to experiment with different pasta types, such as penne or rigatoni, depending on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (assuming 3 servings)
- Calories: 635 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 475mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg