Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Savory Creamy Parmesan Pasta
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Savory Creamy Parmesan Pasta is a comforting one-pan meal featuring juicy seared chicken and rich Parmesan cream sauce tossed with pasta. A flavorful and cozy dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 oz pasta (fettuccine, penne, or your choice)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer for a few minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce is smooth.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and add to sauce.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Toss everything together until well coated in sauce.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Add spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, or bacon for variety.
- Replace some cream with milk or half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Use smoked paprika for a deeper flavor.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently with a splash of broth or cream to restore creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
