The Ultimate Comfort Food: Mastering Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta
This Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta recipe delivers tender, juicy chicken coated in flavorful garlic butter, tossed together with silky parmesan cream pasta. It’s the ultimate weeknight comfort meal that comes together in just 30 minutes — simple enough for busy nights yet special enough to impress!
Ingredients
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1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter
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8 ounces fettuccine or linguine
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1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Chicken
Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken pieces, season with salt & pepper, and cook 5–7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
2️⃣ Add Garlic & Creamy Goodness
Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
Add remaining butter and heavy cream.
Stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth.
3️⃣ Cook the Pasta
Meanwhile, boil pasta until al dente.
Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
4️⃣ Combine & Serve
Toss pasta into the skillet with creamy chicken sauce.
Add pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
Garnish with parsley and extra parmesan if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
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Use fresh Parmesan — pre-shredded cheese doesn’t melt as smoothly.
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Add spinach, mushrooms, or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor & veggies.
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Swap chicken for shrimp or Italian sausage.
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For lighter sauce: replace some cream with pasta water or whole milk.
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Want a kick? Add red pepper flakes.