Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta
✨ A comforting meal that tastes like a restaurant favorite — made right at home! ✨
There’s something magical about the combination of golden, buttery chicken and a bowl of rich, creamy pasta. This Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta recipe delivers all that indulgent flavor in under an hour — a perfect mix of cozy comfort and gourmet goodness.
Juicy chicken pieces are pan-seared to perfection, tossed in a fragrant garlic butter sauce, then paired with silky fettuccine coated in a luscious Parmesan cream. Whether it’s a family dinner or a quick date-night dish, this recipe is bound to become a new favorite.
🧄 Ingredients
For the Chicken Bites:
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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized cubes
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2 tbsp olive oil
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4 tbsp unsalted butter
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta:
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12 oz fettuccine (or your favorite pasta)
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2 tbsp butter
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup heavy cream
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½ cup chicken broth
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1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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Extra garlic butter (optional, for drizzling)
🍝 Directions
1️⃣ Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until just al dente, according to the package directions.
Before draining, reserve about ½ cup of the cooking water — this will help adjust the sauce later. Set the pasta aside.
2️⃣ Make the Garlic Butter Chicken
Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken in a single layer and sear for about 4–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through.
Add the butter and minced garlic, stirring for another minute until the garlic becomes fragrant and coats the chicken in a glossy, buttery sauce.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside — leave those flavorful bits in the pan!
3️⃣ Prepare the Creamy Parmesan Sauce
In the same pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté until aromatic (about 30 seconds).
Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
Gradually whisk in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
4️⃣ Bring It All Together
Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss gently to coat every strand.
If the sauce seems too thick, stir in a bit of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your preferred consistency.
Return the chicken bites to the pan and toss everything together until heated through and glossy.
5️⃣ Serve and Enjoy
Transfer to plates or bowls, drizzle with a little extra garlic butter if you’re feeling indulgent, and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Serve hot with crusty garlic bread or a crisp green salad for the ultimate comfort meal.