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Garlic butter chicken bites with creamy parmesan pasta in skillet

Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Pasta

Juicy garlic butter chicken bites tossed with creamy parmesan pasta. A one-skillet dinner ready in 30 minutes; cheesy, buttery, and unforgettable.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 0 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs Chicken breast Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil For searing
  • 3 tbsp Butter Unsalted
  • 4 Garlic cloves Minced
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese Freshly grated
  • 8 oz Penne or rotini pasta Cooked al dente
  • Salt & pepper To taste
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika Optional for flavor
  • Fresh parsley For garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet Nonstick or cast iron recommended
  • 1 Pot for boiling pasta For boiling pasta
  • 1 tongs For tossing chicken
  • 1 Wooden spoon For mixing sauce

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
    Chicken bites seasoned with salt, pepper, and paprika
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sear chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. Lower heat, add butter and garlic. Cook until fragrant.
    Garlic sautéing in melted butter in skillet
  4. Stir in cream and parmesan. Simmer until thickened.
  5. Boil pasta and reserve ¾ cup of pasta water.
  6. Add cooked pasta and chicken to sauce. Toss to coat.
  7. Use pasta water as needed to loosen sauce.
  8. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
    Tossed creamy parmesan pasta with garlic butter chicken

Notes

Use boneless chicken thighs for extra tenderness.
Add spinach or mushrooms for a veggie twist.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.