Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta

This recipe combines bold flavors with simplicity. Juicy, garlicky chicken meets silky pasta in a sauce that’s cheesy, creamy, and utterly satisfying. Perfect for family dinners, date nights, or a weeknight treat, it impresses without requiring fancy ingredients or hours of prep.

Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta
Ingredients
For the Chicken Bites

Boneless, skinless chicken breast – 1½ lbs, cut into bite-sized cubes
Olive oil – 2 tbsp, for searing
Unsalted butter – 3 tbsp, divided
Garlic – 5 cloves, minced
Italian seasoning – 1 tsp
Smoked paprika – ½ tsp (optional, for color)
Salt & black pepper – to taste
Fresh parsley – 1 tbsp, chopped (for garnish)

For the Parmesan Pasta

Fettuccine or spaghetti – 8 oz (225 g)
Butter – 2 tbsp
Garlic – 4 cloves, minced
Heavy cream – 1 cup
Chicken broth – ½ cup
Parmesan cheese – ¾ cup, freshly grated
Chili flakes – ½ tsp (optional, for mild heat)
Salt & pepper – to taste
Fresh parsley or basil – for garnish