Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta
Easy Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta is a rich, comforting dinner made with tender chicken, garlic butter, and a silky Parmesan cream sauce.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast or thighs, cut into small bites Boneless skinless is preferred.
- 10-12 ounces pasta (fettuccine, linguine, penne, or rotini) Choose your preferred type.
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided Plus a little extra if you love it rich.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil Used for cooking the chicken.
- 4-5 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic is recommended.
- 1 cup heavy cream Half and half can be used in a pinch.
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan Grate it yourself for the best melt.
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Adjust to taste.
- to taste Salt and black pepper To season chicken and sauce.
- for serving Chopped parsley or basil Optional garnish.
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Instructions
Cooking Pasta and Chicken
- Boil pasta in salted water until just tender. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Pat chicken dry. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter.
- Cook chicken in a single layer until browned and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes total. Remove to a plate.
Making the Sauce
- Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining butter and stir in garlic for about 20 to 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in cream and let it warm for a minute. Add Parmesan and stir until smooth.
- Add pasta and toss. Loosen with a splash of reserved pasta water if needed.
- Add chicken back in and toss again. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
- Top with extra Parmesan and herbs if you want.
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Note
Do not overcook the chicken. Grate your Parmesan for better melting. Use reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if necessary. Leftovers can be reheated with a splash of milk or water.