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Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Parmesan: A Comfort Food Favorite

Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Parmesan is the ultimate comfort food—a perfect marriage of tender chicken, rich garlic butter sauce, and a creamy Parmesan pasta. It’s a quick, indulgent meal that will satisfy your cravings and impress at the dinner table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Bites:
  • 1 lb chicken breasts boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
For the Pasta and Sauce:
  • 12 oz fettuccine or your preferred pasta
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Cook the Pasta:
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Chicken Bites:
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken bites and season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:
  1. Reduce the heat to medium. Add butter to the same skillet and let it melt. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Return the chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic butter.
Prepare the Parmesan Sauce:
  1. In a separate pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté briefly until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Gradually whisk in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Combine the Pasta and Sauce:
  1. Add the cooked pasta to the Parmesan sauce, tossing to ensure every strand is coated evenly.
Assemble the Dish:
  1. Plate the pasta and top with the garlic butter chicken bites. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use fresh Parmesan cheese for the best flavor and creaminess.
  • Cook the chicken in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan and ensure even browning.
  • For extra flavor, drizzle some additional garlic butter over the finished dish.

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