Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites Creamy Pasta
Crispy, garlic Parmesan chicken bites served on top of creamy pasta for a delicious and hearty meal.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Pasta pot
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese for sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Fresh parsley chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken pieces with the mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken pieces until golden and crispy (about 5-7 minutes). Set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and add heavy cream. Stir in Parmesan cheese and cook until the sauce thickens.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the creamy sauce, then top with the crispy chicken bites.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
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Notes
For a lighter version, substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half or milk.
Add some spinach or sun-dried tomatoes to the pasta for extra flavor.
Add some spinach or sun-dried tomatoes to the pasta for extra flavor.