Description

This Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta recipe features tender, flavorful chicken bites sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, served atop fettuccine pasta coated in a velvety Parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner, this dish combines simple ingredients into an indulgent and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken Bites:

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into smaller pieces
2 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta:

12 oz fettuccine or your favorite pasta
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup chicken broth
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: extra garlic butter for drizzling

Instructions

Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Cook the Chicken Bites: Heat an oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove chicken and place in a bowl.
Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Return the cooked chicken bites to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic butter sauce.
Prepare the Creamy Parmesan Sauce: In a separate skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until tender. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a low simmer. Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Combine Pasta and Sauce: Toss the cooked pasta with the creamy Parmesan sauce until well coated.
Assemble and Serve: Plate the creamy Parmesan pasta and top with garlic butter chicken bites. Drizzle with extra garlic butter if desired and garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

You can use any pasta you prefer—penne, linguine, or spaghetti will also work well.
For a healthier twist, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk, but the sauce will be less rich.
Make sure not to overcook the chicken to keep it tender and juicy.
Leftover garlic butter can be stored and used as a flavorful spread on bread or vegetables.
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese yields the best flavor and texture.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Sautéing, Boiling
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 620 kcal
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 520 mg
Fat: 38 g
Saturated Fat: 20 g
Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
Trans Fat: 0.5 g
Carbohydrates: 38 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 38 g
Cholesterol: 140 mg

Keywords: Garlic butter chicken, creamy Parmesan pasta, chicken bites, fettuccine recipe, easy Italian dinner