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Golden Garlic Chicken Bites Over Creamy Parmesan Pasta

Golden garlic chicken bites over creamy parmesan pasta is a quick 30-minute comfort dish featuring crispy chicken and a rich, cheesy garlic sauce perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Pasta Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 610
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 8 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
  • 1 cup heavy cream or evaporated milk
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ¾ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Cutting Board and Chef’s Knife (for prepping chicken and herbs)
  • Large skillet or frying pan (for cooking chicken bites and sauce)
  • Medium or large pot (for boiling pasta)
  • Tongs or spatula (for turning chicken bites)
  • Measuring cups and spoons (for precise ingredient amounts)
  • Colander (for draining cooked pasta)
  • Grater (for freshly grating Parmesan cheese)
  • Mixing spoon or whisk (for stirring sauce)

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente, then drain and reserve ½ cup of pasta water
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat, season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika, then cook until golden brown and fully cooked, about 4–5 minutes per side
  3. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside, then melt butter in the same pan and add minced garlic, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant
  4. Pour in chicken broth and cream, stir, and bring to a gentle simmer, then gradually add parmesan cheese and stir until sauce thickens
  5. Toss cooked pasta into the sauce, add reserved pasta water as needed to adjust consistency
  6. Top creamy parmesan pasta with golden garlic chicken bites and garnish with fresh parsley before serving
  7. Enjoy your golden garlic chicken bites over creamy parmesan pasta while it’s hot and full of flavor

Notes

  • You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts for extra juiciness
  • For a vegetarian twist, substitute chicken with sautéed mushrooms or crispy tofu
  • Add spinach or broccoli to boost nutrition and balance the richness
  • Use gluten-free pasta and broth for a celiac-friendly version