Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Savory Creamy Parmesan PastaClara
This easy one-pot recipe features tender garlic butter chicken with creamy Parmesan pasta, ready in under 40 minutes for a comforting meal.
Equipment
- 1 Skillet Large, deep
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter plus extra for sauce
- 3 cloves garlic minced for chicken
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 300 g pasta penne or fettuccine
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus extra for garnish
- 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, some for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Season your chicken pieces with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken pieces and cook for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown. Add minced garlic in last 2 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt 2 more tablespoons butter on medium heat. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir. Add Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let simmer 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add cooked pasta and coat evenly with sauce.
- Return chicken bites to skillet, mix well, and warm through 1-2 minutes.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve hot.
Notes
Cool leftovers quickly and store for up to 3 days in fridge or 2 months in freezer. Use low heat and a splash of milk or cream to reheat gently and maintain creamy texture.