Garlic Butter Chicken Bites With Creamy Parmesan Pasta
This easy recipes winner combines garlic butter chicken bites with creamy parmesan pasta—perfect for dinner recipes and food receipt easy recipes lovers.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp butter, divided
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz pasta (penne or your choice)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup pasta water (reserved)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Add to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese and reserved pasta water.
- Add cooked pasta and chicken back into the skillet. Toss until well coated in the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.