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High-protein honey butter chicken bites with Alfredo twisted pasta dish

High-Protein Honey Butter Chicken Bites Alfredo Twisted Pasta

A filling, high-protein meal that blends sweet honey butter chicken bites with a creamy Alfredo sauce and high-protein twisted pasta, perfect for a quick dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp light butter (or regular butter)
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste
Pasta and Sauce
  • 12 oz high-protein twisted pasta (chickpea or protein-enriched rotini)
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3/4 cup high-protein milk (Fairlife or similar)
  • 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese (optional, for extra creaminess)
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water (as needed)
Optional Add-ins and Garnish
  • sautéed spinach or broccoli, grilled shrimp or extra chicken Optional add-ins
  • fresh parsley, extra Parmesan, chili flakes for heat Optional garnish

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta
  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook high-protein pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
Cooking the Chicken Bites
  1. Season chicken with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add chicken bites and cook 4–5 minutes, flipping until golden and cooked through.
  4. Drizzle honey over the chicken, toss to glaze, and remove from heat. Set aside.
Making the Alfredo Sauce
  1. Lower heat to medium. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
  2. Add milk and bring to a gentle simmer (do not boil).
  3. Whisk in Greek yogurt and cream cheese until smooth.
  4. Stir in Parmesan gradually until creamy and velvety. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
Combining the Dish
  1. Add pasta to the sauce, tossing gently.
  2. Fold in honey butter chicken bites.
  3. Use reserved pasta water to loosen sauce if needed.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, garnished with parsley and extra Parmesan.

Notes

Cool to room temperature within two hours. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of milk or reserved water to loosen the sauce. Do not freeze the dish; the texture of the sauce and yogurt can break after freezing. Pat chicken dry so it browns well. Don't let the milk boil; heat gently to avoid curdling. Add the yogurt off heat or on low so it blends smoothly. Reserve pasta water to fix sauce thickness. Use cream cheese for extra creaminess but skip if you want lower fat.