GARLIC BUTTER CHICKEN BITES WITH CREAMY PARMESAN PASTA

Name: GARLIC BUTTER CHICKEN BITES WITH CREAMY PARMESAN PASTA
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless; 2 tablespoon olive oil; 3 cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoon unsalted butter; 8 oz pasta; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cloves garlic; 1 ½ cups heavy cream; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; salt and pepper to taste

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings
4 people
Calories
550 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian, American

GARLIC BUTTER CHICKEN BITES WITH CREAMY PARMESAN PASTA

Iris Warren

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Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta is a rich and flavorful dish where juicy, seasoned chicken bites are cooked in garlic butter and served over a bed of creamy, cheesy pasta. It’s the ultimate comfort meal for any occasion!

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Ingredients

Servings

For the chicken bites:

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoon unsalted butter

For the creamy parmesan pasta:

8 oz pasta penne, fettuccine, or spaghetti
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic minced
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley optional for garnish
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Cook the pasta:

Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain, reserving about 1 cup of pasta water, and set aside.

Cook the chicken bites:

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chicken bites and season with paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Prepare the garlic butter sauce:

In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Return the chicken bites to the skillet, toss them in the garlic butter, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Make the creamy parmesan pasta:

In a separate large skillet or saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes until it slightly thickens.
Stir in the Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Add some of the reserved pasta water to reach your desired sauce consistency.
Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to combine, ensuring the pasta is well-coated with the creamy sauce.

Combine and serve:

Add the garlic butter chicken bites to the pasta and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream and reduce the butter for the chicken.
You can substitute the chicken breasts with chicken thighs for a juicier option.
Add vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, or sun-dried tomatoes to the pasta for extra flavor and nutrition.
To make this dish spicier, sprinkle some red pepper flakes over the chicken or pasta.
This dish can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently on the stove with a little extra cream or water to keep the sauce creamy.