How to Make Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta

This Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta recipe is the ultimate comfort food! Juicy, golden-brown chicken bites are tossed in garlic butter, then served over a rich and creamy Parmesan pasta for a meal that’s both quick and indulgent.

Perfect for weeknight dinners, this dish comes together in under 30 minutes with simple ingredients but BIG flavors!

Ingredients

For the Garlic Butter Chicken Bites:

• 2 large chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (for garnish)

For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta:

• 8 oz pasta (fettuccine, penne, or spaghetti)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 ½ cups heavy cream
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

1. Cook the Pasta

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
2. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.

2. Make the Garlic Butter Chicken

1. In a bowl, season chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and fully cooked.
3. Reduce heat to low, add butter, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning. Stir to coat the chicken in the buttery garlic sauce.
4. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.

3. Make the Creamy Parmesan Pasta

1. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
2. Pour in heavy cream and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
3. Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
4. Add the cooked pasta and toss until coated in the sauce. If needed, add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.

4. Assemble & Serve

• Plate the creamy Parmesan pasta, then top with the garlic butter chicken bites.
• Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve hot!

Tips for the Best Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta

✔ Extra Flavor? Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the chicken before serving.
✔ More Protein? Add shrimp or crispy bacon to the dish.
✔ Lighter Option? Swap heavy cream for half-and-half to reduce calories.

This Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta is rich, buttery, and full of cheesy goodness—a guaranteed family favorite!