Description

This Garlic Butter Chicken Bites Pasta is a cozy, quick, and flavor-packed dinner you’ll want to make again and again. Juicy chicken pieces are seared until golden, then tossed in a garlicky butter sauce and served over your favorite pasta. It’s simple comfort food with bold flavor, ready in under 30 minutes!

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon paprika
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1/3 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 ounces pasta (penne, fettuccine, or your choice)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

Cook the pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter. Once melted, stir in garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 2–3 minutes to reduce slightly.
Return the chicken to the skillet, stir to coat in the garlic butter sauce.
Add cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese, tossing everything together until well mixed and heated through.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Use chicken thighs for even juicier bites.
Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor and color.
Adjust red pepper flakes for more or less heat.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 610
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 480mg
Fat: 29g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 49g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 120mg