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Crispy Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Easy Creamy Parmesan Pasta

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A quick and comforting dish featuring crispy garlic butter chicken bites paired with silky, creamy parmesan pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free option)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 oz pasta of choice (fettuccine or penne recommended)
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half (milk for lighter option)
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels. In a shallow bowl, mix the flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss the chicken pieces in the flour mixture until well coated.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken bites in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Add the minced garlic during the last minute. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
  4. In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add remaining minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Slowly add grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth. If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Toss cooked pasta into the skillet with sauce, mixing well. Return chicken bites to skillet and fold together. Heat through for 2 minutes.
  7. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

[‘Do not overcrowd the pan to keep chicken crispy.’, ‘Use room temperature chicken for even cooking.’, ‘Fresh garlic enhances flavor more than garlic powder.’, ‘Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.’, ‘Keep sauce warm but avoid boiling to prevent curdling.’, ‘Reheat chicken bites in skillet with butter or oil to maintain crispiness.’, ‘For dairy-free, substitute butter with plant-based butter and heavy cream with coconut cream; use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.’, ‘Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts.’, ‘Chicken bites can be baked at 400°F for 20-25 minutes as an alternative to frying.’]

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Keywords: garlic butter chicken, creamy parmesan pasta, quick dinner, easy chicken recipe, comfort food, crispy chicken bites

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