🧄🧈 Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta 🍗🍝
This one-pan meal is packed with juicy garlic butter chicken and rich, cheesy Parmesan pasta, making it a quick & comforting dinner the whole family will love!
🛒 Ingredients: (Serves 4-6)
For the Chicken Bites:
✔ 2 large chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
✔ 2 tbsp butter
✔ 1 tbsp olive oil
✔ 4 cloves garlic (minced)
✔ 1 tsp Italian seasoning
✔ ½ tsp paprika
✔ ½ tsp salt
✔ ½ tsp black pepper
✔ ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional for a little heat!)
✔ ¼ cup grated Parmesan
For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta:
✔ 12 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, or rotini work great!)
✔ 2 tbsp butter
✔ 3 cloves garlic (minced)
✔ 1½ cups heavy cream
✔ 1 cup grated Parmesan
✔ ½ tsp salt
✔ ½ tsp black pepper
✔ ½ tsp Italian seasoning
✔ ½ cup pasta water (reserved from cooking the pasta!)
✔ Fresh parsley or basil (for garnish)
👩🍳 Instructions:
1️⃣ Cook the Pasta:
Boil water and cook pasta until al dente.
Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
2️⃣ Prepare the Chicken:
Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken pieces, season with Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
In the last minute, add garlic and stir until fragrant.
Sprinkle with Parmesan, toss, and remove from heat.
3️⃣ Make the Creamy Parmesan Sauce:
In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
Pour in heavy cream, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Stir in the reserved pasta water to make it extra silky.
4️⃣ Combine Everything:
Add the cooked pasta into the sauce and toss to coat.
Top with the garlic butter chicken bites.
Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan.
5️⃣ Serve & Enjoy! 🍽️
Pair with garlic bread and a fresh side salad for a complete meal!
💡 Pro Tip: Add spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, or mushrooms for extra flavor!
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