🍝✨ Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta — Ready in Just 30 Minutes! ⏱️🔥
Golden, buttery chicken bites tossed with creamy Parmesan pasta… the kind of comfort food that disappears fast and makes everyone ask for seconds! 😍
Perfect for weeknights when you want something quick, cheesy, and absolutely delicious! 🧄🧈🧀
👉 Ingredients:
🚨 For the Chicken Bites:
◾️1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
◾️2 tbsp cornstarch or flour
◾️1 tsp garlic powder
◾️Salt and black pepper to taste
◾️2 tbsp butter
◾️1 tbsp olive oil
◾️2 cloves garlic, minced
◾️Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
🚨 For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta:
◾️8 oz pasta (cavatappi or penne)
◾️1 cup heavy cream
◾️1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
◾️1 tbsp butter
◾️Salt and black pepper to taste
👩🍳 Directions:
✅️ 1. Prepare the Chicken:
Season chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat with cornstarch or flour.
Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden and done (4–5 min per side).
Add minced garlic, sauté 1 minute, then remove from the skillet.
✅️ 2. Cook the Pasta:
Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
✅️ 3. Make the Creamy Sauce:
In the same skillet, melt butter. Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
Stir in Parmesan until melted and creamy. Season to taste. Add pasta and toss well.
✅️ 4. Assemble:
Top the pasta with garlic butter chicken bites, garnish with parsley and extra cheese — then dig in! 🍽️
👉 Details:
🔹️Prep Time: 10 minutes
🔹️Cook Time: 20 minutes
🔹️Total Time: 30 minutes
🔹️Servings: 4
🔹️Calories: ~620 kcal per serving
