Description
Delicious garlic butter chicken bites served over creamy pasta, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 8 oz linguine or spaghetti
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter over medium-high heat. Season chicken with paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until golden and cooked through. Remove from pan.
- In the same pan, melt remaining butter. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth, cream, and Parmesan. Simmer until thickened.
- Toss in cooked pasta and chicken bites. Stir until well coated in the creamy garlic butter sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, add vegetables like spinach or broccoli. Make sure not to overcook the chicken for tender and juicy bites.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: garlic butter, chicken bites, creamy pasta, weeknight dinner