Crispy Chicken Bites on Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta
This crispy chicken bites on creamy garlic Parmesan pasta recipe is a quick and comforting one-pan meal. Juicy golden chicken pieces pair perfectly with garlicky, cheesy cream sauce-coated pasta. A satisfying weeknight dinner ready in just 30 minutes!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 3–4 servings
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, One-Pan
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 300g pasta (penne or spaghetti)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While pasta cooks, season chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6–7 minutes until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, bring to a simmer, and stir frequently.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Add cooked pasta and chicken to the sauce, toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Add spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, or red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
- For crispier chicken, dredge in seasoned flour or panko before frying.
- Half-and-half or whole milk can be substituted for heavy cream, though the sauce will be lighter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
