🧄 Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta 🍝
Golden, juicy chicken bites tossed in garlic butter, paired with rich and velvety Parmesan pasta. This one-pan wonder is indulgent and perfect for a cozy dinner!
🛒 Ingredients:
For the chicken:
1 lb chicken breast, diced into bite-sized pieces
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
For the pasta:
12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta, cooked and drained
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped parsley for garnishParmesan pasta
Directions:
1Cook the chicken:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Sear the chicken until golden brown and fully cooked (about 6-8 minutes). Remove from skillet and set aside.
2 Make the garlic butter:
Lower the heat to medium and melt 2 tbsp butter in the same skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (1 minute). Toss the cooked chicken bites back into the garlic butter. Keep warm.
3 Prepare the Parmesan sauce:
In a separate saucepan, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese and nutmeg, then season with salt and pepper. Cook until the sauce is smooth and thickened.
4 Combine:
Toss the cooked pasta in the Parmesan sauce until well coated.
5 Serve:
Plate the creamy pasta and top with garlic butter chicken bites. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Pro Tip: Add sautéed spinach or roasted cherry tomatoes for a burst of color and flavor!