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Chicken Bites

Garlic Butter Chicken Bites With Creamy Parmesan Pasta
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Chicken, Pasta, Seafood, Turkey
Method Stove Top
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Medium Sauce Pan
  • Large Skillet

INGREDIENTS 

  • 12 oz Pasta - fettuccine, penne, linguine, etc.

For Chicken Bites

  • 1 lb. B/S Chicken Breasts - cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 Tbsp. EVOO - (or butter)
  • 4 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter
  • 4 Cloves Garlic - minced
  • Salt and Pepper - to taste
  • 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning or Paprika - optional

For Cheese Sauce

  • 2 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter
  • 2 Cloves Garlic - minced
  • Salt and Pepper - to taste
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • ¼ cup Chicken Broth - (optional, for extra sauce)

Garnish

  • Fresh Parsley - chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

Pasta

  • Cook the Pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente.
  • Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.

Chicken Bites

  • Cut the Chicken Breasts into bite sized pieces and season generously with Salt, Pepper, and optional Spices.
  • Heat EVOO (or butter) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the Chicken and cook until lightly browned. Remove to a plate and lightly tent to keep warm. DO NOT OVER-COOK. Chicken Breasts get dry and tough if they over-cook.
  • In the same skillet, melt 4 Tbsp. of Butter over medium heat.
  • Add the minced Garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Deglaze the skillet using Broth.
  • Return the Chicken Bites to the skillet, tossing to coat in the garlic butter. Remove the skillet from heat and set aside.

Creamy Parmesan Sauce

  • In a medium saucepan, melt 2 Tbsp. of Butter over medium heat.
  • Add the minced Garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Stir in the Heavy Cream, Parmesan Cheese, Salt, and Pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly. Add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen it if it gets too thick.

Final Assembly

  • Add the Pasta to the Creamy Parmesan Sauce, tossing gently to coat evenly. Then divide the pasta onto plates and top with Chicken Bites. Garnish with Fresh Chopped Parsley.

Notes

Substitutes for Chicken: Shrimp, Sausage, or Turkey.
Optionally, add Spinach, Cherry Tomatoes, or Roasted Red Peppers.
Use only fresh Garlic and Parmesan Cheese for best flavor.
For more zip, add Red Pepper Flakes or a dash of Hot Sauce.
Keep leftovers for 3 days in an airtight container in the fridge.  Reheat gently on the stove adding a splash of cream or pasta water if the sauce gets too thick.

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