Description
Succulent Cheesy Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta deliver a mouthwatering symphony of rich flavors and comforting textures. Savory chicken pieces nestled in velvety pasta promise a delightful meal that satisfies deep cravings and brings warmth to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground chicken
- 1 egg
For the Chicken Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Fats and Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Pasta:
- 12 ounces (12 oz) spaghetti or linguine
Instructions
- Combine ground chicken with breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Gently shape into compact, bite-sized spheres ensuring uniform size for consistent cooking.
- Warm 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet at medium heat (375°F). Carefully place chicken bites, rotating every 2-3 minutes to achieve golden-brown exterior and ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F, approximately 6-8 minutes total.
- Using the same skillet, melt additional butter and introduce minced garlic. Sauté for 60 seconds until aromatic, releasing rich flavor without burning.
- Pour heavy cream and chicken broth into the skillet. Whisk in Parmesan cheese, allowing sauce to simmer and reduce for 3-4 minutes until it reaches a luxurious, velvety consistency. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Incorporate cooked pasta directly into the creamy sauce, gently tossing to ensure complete and even coating of each pasta strand.
- Reintroduce chicken bites into the skillet, delicately spooning sauce over each morsel to maximize flavor absorption.
- Transfer to serving plates, garnishing with freshly grated Parmesan and finely chopped parsley for a vibrant, appetizing presentation.
Notes
- Swap ground chicken with ground turkey or plant-based alternatives for dietary flexibility.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs to make the recipe celiac-friendly and reduce potential allergen risks.
- Incorporate extra herbs like basil or thyme to enhance the flavor profile and add depth to the chicken bites.
- Consider reducing heavy cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter, protein-rich sauce option that maintains creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg