Description
Creamy Chicken Bites with Parmesan Pasta is a quick, comforting dish that combines tender chicken with a rich, cheesy sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
12 oz Short pasta (penne, rotini, farfalle)
2 tbsp Olive oil
4 cloves Garlic, minced
1 cup Chicken broth
1 cup Heavy cream
1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
1 tsp Salt (or to taste)
1/2 tsp Black pepper (or to taste)
1 tbsp Dried Italian seasoning
2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mince garlic and prepare other ingredients
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining
- Sear the Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet, add chicken in a single layer, and sear until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside
- Build the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, deglaze with chicken broth, stir in cream, salt, and pepper, and simmer
- Create the Parmesan Pasta: Stir in grated Parmesan until melted. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed
- Combine and Serve: Add chicken and pasta to the sauce, toss to coat, and garnish with parsley and extra Parmesa
Notes
Ensure the skillet is hot for a good sear on the chicken.
Reserve pasta water to adjust the sauce's consistency if it gets too thick.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American