Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Alfredo Pasta

 

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Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Alfredo Pasta

Ingredients

Chicken

• 1½ lb (700 g) chicken breast, cut into large bite-size pieces
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp Italian seasoning
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter

Garlic Butter Sauce

• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional but recommended)
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Pasta

• 12 oz (340 g) fettuccine or spaghetti
• Salt for boiling water

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Instructions

1️⃣ Cook the Pasta

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
• Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.

2️⃣ Cook the Chicken

• Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
• Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add chicken pieces and sear for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
• Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.

3️⃣ Make the Garlic Butter Sauce

• In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
• Pour in chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pan.
• Add heavy cream, Dijon mustard, red pepper flakes, and Parmesan cheese.
• Simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.

4️⃣ Combine

• Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over it.
• Let simmer for 2–3 minutes until chicken is coated and juicy.
• Sprinkle with fresh parsley.

5️⃣ Serve

• Toss pasta with a little sauce or pasta water if needed.
• Serve creamy pasta alongside the garlic butter chicken.
• Spoon extra sauce on top and garnish with parsley and Parmesan.

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Tips

• For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice at the end 🍋
• You can use chicken thighs for even juicier results
• Serve with garlic bread or a fresh salad