Garlic Butter Chicken Bites Pasta
A savory and comforting pasta dish featuring tender garlic butter chicken bites tossed with your favorite pasta and a touch of herbs. Quick, easy, and bursting with flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 oz pasta (penne, fusilli, or your choice)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken bites with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and garlic, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Return chicken to the skillet and toss to coat with garlic butter.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing everything together until well mixed.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier texture if preferred.
- Add a splash of pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.
- Try adding spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra color and nutrients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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