Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Savory Creamy Parmesan PastaClara
These garlic butter chicken bites are pressure-cooked to perfection and tossed into a rich Parmesan cream sauce with pasta for the ultimate comfort dish.
Equipment
- 1 Skillet Large
- 1 Pot For boiling pasta
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter divided
- 5 cloves Garlic 3 minced for chicken, 2 minced for sauce
- Paprika to taste
- Garlic powder to taste
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 300 g Pasta such as penne or fettuccine
- 1 ½ cups Heavy cream
- ½ cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- Italian seasoning to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
Instructions
- Season chicken with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in skillet. Cook chicken until golden and done, 5-7 minutes. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté 1-2 minutes. Set chicken aside.
- Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and reserve.
- In same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add remaining 2 minced garlic cloves, cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and sprinkle Italian seasoning. Simmer 3-4 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, mixing until sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add cooked pasta and chopped parsley. Stir to combine.
- Return chicken to skillet, toss everything evenly. Serve warm, garnish with extra parsley if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge, or freeze for later. Reheat gently with a splash of cream or water to restore texture.