Servings: 2–3
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
For the Chicken Bites
- 600g chicken breast, cubed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp butter
For the Creamy Garlic Pasta
- 200g linguine or spaghetti
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 150ml chicken stock or pasta water
- 100ml single cream
- 50g Parmesan cheese, grated
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Cook the Pasta
Bring salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente.
Reserve a little pasta water before draining, then set pasta aside.
Sear the Chicken
Pat chicken dry and season with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook chicken bites for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and juicy.
Remove and keep warm.
Make the Garlic Cream Sauce
In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
Pour in chicken stock or pasta water and scrape up all the flavorful bits from the pan.
Reduce heat and stir in cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth and glossy.
Combine
Add the cooked pasta into the sauce and toss until fully coated.
If needed, add extra pasta water for a silkier texture.
Plate the creamy pasta beside the golden garlic butter chicken bites.
Finish with fresh parsley and cracked black pepper
Serve
Serve hot while the sauce is silky and the chicken stays juicy and tender
Additional Notes
Restaurant-Style Secret
Cooking the chicken on high heat gives those deep golden edges while keeping the inside juicy.
Extra Creamy Tip
A splash of reserved pasta water helps create that glossy café-style sauce texture.
Meal Prep & Storage
- Store in the fridge for up to 3 days
- Reheat gently with a splash of milk or water
- Best served fresh for maximum creaminess
Nutritional Information (Approx. per serving)
- Calories: 620–700 kcal
- Protein: 45–50g
- Carbs: 42–48g
- Fat: 28–32g
