Description
Savory garlic butter chicken bites with creamy parmesan pasta elevate home cooking with restaurant-quality flavors. Rich ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a satisfying meal that delights palates and brings comfort to dinner tables.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Fats and Aromatics:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, carefully extracting 1/4 cup of starchy liquid before draining.
- Season chicken pieces with paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Sear chicken in a blend of olive oil and butter over medium-high heat until exterior develops a rich golden-brown crust, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Incorporate minced garlic into the skillet, allowing aromatics to release for 30-45 seconds, then transfer chicken to a separate plate.
- Reduce skillet heat and melt additional butter, introducing fresh garlic and cooking until fragrant.
- Gradually whisk heavy cream into the skillet, incorporating Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper until sauce transforms into a silky, uniform consistency.
- Introduce cooked pasta into the creamy sauce, utilizing reserved pasta water to achieve desired sauce thickness and coating.
- Reintegrate seared chicken bites into the pasta, gently mixing to ensure even distribution of flavors.
- Plate the dish, scattering fresh chopped parsley as a vibrant garnish for enhanced visual appeal and subtle herbaceous note.
Notes
- Always pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure a crispy, golden-brown exterior that locks in maximum flavor.
- Reserve pasta water strategically, as its starchy content helps create a silky, clingy sauce that perfectly coats every pasta strand.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for superior melting and richer taste compared to pre-packaged versions.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control spice level, making the dish adaptable for sensitive palates or heat-loving individuals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 14400 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg