Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Pasta
Tender garlic butter chicken bites served over rich, creamy Parmesan pasta. This one-pan-friendly combo is the ultimate comfort food dinner—easy, quick, and loaded with flavor.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Saucepan
- Pasta Pot
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
For the Chicken Bites
- 1 lb chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
For the Pasta
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Boil pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Step 2: In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Step 3: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Step 4: In the same skillet, reduce heat. Add butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Return chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in garlic butter.
- Step 5: In a separate saucepan, melt butter. Stir in cream and bring to a simmer. Add Parmesan and cook until melted and sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper.
- Step 6: Toss cooked pasta with the creamy sauce. Serve in bowls topped with garlic butter chicken bites and chopped parsley.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon to the garlic butter before tossing the chicken. You can also substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce option.
Nutrition
Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 2mg