Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta
A creamy garlic butter chicken pasta dish packed with flavor and ready in just 30 minutes. Easy, family-friendly, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized cubes
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz pasta your choice, cooked
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook your pasta according to the package instructions. Drain it and set it aside.
- Heat olive oil in a big skillet over medium-high heat. Season your chicken cubes with paprika, salt and pepper.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan and cook until thickened, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add pasta to the sauce. Mix well to coat.
- Toss chicken back into the skillet. Cook everything together for another 2 to 3 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
You can add a splash of pasta water if the sauce is too thick. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.