Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta Recipe | Easy Dinner
Learn how to make Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta! A rich, savory dish with tender chicken, a luscious cream sauce, and pasta perfection.
Ingredients:
For the Chicken Bites:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta:
- 12 oz fettuccine or pasta of your choice
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Extra garlic butter (optional, for drizzling)
Directions:
- Cook the Pasta:
- Boil salted water and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken Bites:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken bites, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until golden and fully cooked (6-8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (30 seconds). Return chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic butter sauce.
- Prepare the Creamy Parmesan Sauce:
- In a separate skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic, sauté 30 seconds. Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth, bring to a gentle simmer. Whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce:
- Toss cooked pasta in the creamy Parmesan sauce until well coated.
- Serve:
- Plate the pasta, top with garlic butter chicken bites, drizzle with extra garlic butter (optional), and garnish with fresh parsley.
