Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Savory Creamy Parmesan Pasta
This delicious and comforting dish combines tender garlic butter chicken bites with creamy, savory parmesan pasta for the ultimate weeknight dinner that’s both easy and satisfying.
1lbboneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2tbspolive oil
2tbspunsalted butter
3clovesgarlic, minced
1tsppaprika
1/2tspgarlic powder
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1lbpenne, fettuccine, or your choice of pasta
2tbspunsalted butter
2clovesgarlic, minced
1 1/2cupsheavy cream
1/2cupgrated Parmesan cheese
1/2tspItalian seasoning
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2tbspchopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Season the chicken pieces with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
Add the butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Stir to coat the chicken in the garlic butter and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer, then stir in the grated parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.
Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the creamy parmesan sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly in the creamy sauce.
Stir in the chopped parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Plate the creamy pasta and top with the garlic butter chicken bites. Garnish with extra parsley and serve immediately.