This delicious dish features juicy garlic-butter chicken bites served with creamy, cheesy spaghetti—similar to the recipe shown in your photo.
Ingredients
For the Garlic Butter Chicken
- 500g boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
For the Creamy Spaghetti
- 200g spaghetti
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup cooking cream
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- ¼ cup reserved pasta water
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
Cook the Spaghetti
Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Reserve about ¼ cup pasta water, then drain.
Season the Chicken
Mix chicken with:
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Salt
- Black pepper
Cook the Chicken
Heat olive oil and butter in a pan. Add chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and fully cooked.
Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Sprinkle with parsley and set aside.
Make the Creamy Pasta
In another pan, melt butter. Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
Add:
- Cooking cream
- Parmesan cheese
- Reserved pasta water
Stir until smooth and creamy.
Combine
Add cooked spaghetti and toss well until coated in the creamy garlic sauce.
Serve the golden garlic butter chicken bites beside the creamy spaghetti. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Recipe Info
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 4
Nutrition Information (Approx. Per Serving)
- Calories: ~565 kcal
- Protein: ~30g
- Carbohydrates: ~59g
- Fat: ~23g
- Fiber: ~3g
- Sugar: ~2g
Nutritional values are approximate and vary depending on the ingredients and quantities used.
Q&A
Q: Can I use chicken thighs?
Yes! Chicken thighs will be extra juicy.
Q: Can I use milk instead of cream?
Yes, but the sauce will be less creamy.
Q: Can I make it spicy?
Yes! Add red chili flakes or chili powder.
Q: Can I use another pasta?
Absolutely! Fettuccine, penne, or linguine work well.
Q: How do I store leftovers?
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat gently with a splash of milk or water.