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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites with Cheesy Twisted Pasta

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites with Cheesy Twisted Pasta

A creamy, cheesy pasta paired with tender garlic parmesan chicken bites for the ultimate comfort dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Italian-American

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Bites and Sauce:
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 5 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ¾ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
For the Pasta:
  • 12 oz twisted pasta rotini, fusilli, or gemelli
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup reserved pasta water

Method
 

  1. Cook twisted pasta until al dente.
  2. Season and sear chicken bites until golden.
  3. Make creamy garlic parmesan sauce in the same skillet.
  4. Toss pasta and mozzarella into the sauce.
  5. Add chicken bites, garnish, and serve hot.