Description
Succulent garlic butter chicken bites dance alongside creamy parmesan pasta in this irresistible comfort meal. Italian-inspired flavors meld perfectly, creating a quick weeknight dinner that satisfies deep hunger and delivers maximum flavor in minimal time.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook pasta until it reaches al dente texture, approximately 8-10 minutes. Carefully extract 1/2 cup of pasta cooking liquid before draining the pasta completely.
- Thoroughly coat diced chicken pieces with a blend of paprika, onion powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring each morsel is evenly seasoned.
- Heat butter in a spacious skillet over medium temperature, introducing minced garlic and sautéing until its aromatic essence permeates the kitchen. Gently introduce seasoned chicken chunks and cook, rotating periodically, until each piece transforms into a golden-brown perfection and reaches complete internal doneness.
- Within the same skillet, melt additional butter and quickly sauté fresh garlic. Stream heavy cream into the pan, gradually incorporating Parmesan cheese while stirring continuously until the sauce achieves a silky, uniform consistency. Enhance with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, strategically adding reserved pasta liquid to calibrate sauce thickness.
- Delicately fold cooked pasta into the luxurious Parmesan cream sauce, ensuring comprehensive coating. Integrate the prepared garlic butter chicken bites directly into the pasta or artfully arrange them atop the creamy base.
- Present immediately while piping hot, embellishing with freshly chopped parsley or an additional sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Choose tender chicken breast cuts for uniform, succulent bites that cook evenly and remain juicy.
- Dice chicken into consistent bite-sized pieces to ensure quick, balanced cooking and attractive presentation.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for richer, more authentic flavor compared to pre-packaged alternatives.
- Adjust sauce thickness by gradually adding reserved pasta water, creating a silky, clingy texture that perfectly coats pasta and chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg