Description
This rich and flavorful Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta is the perfect weeknight meal. Tender chicken bites are cooked in a garlicky butter sauce and paired with creamy Parmesan pasta, making for a comforting, indulgent dish everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into small pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz cooked pasta (such as fettuccine, penne, or spaghetti)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and allow it to simmer, cooking the chicken through, for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, cooking until the sauce has thickened and the cheese is melted.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together to combine, ensuring the pasta is coated in the creamy sauce.
- Serve the chicken and pasta hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
- You can use any type of pasta you prefer, but fettuccine or penne works especially well.
- For a lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half or whole milk for the heavy cream.
- If you like a bit of heat, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- To save time, cook the pasta while preparing the chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes