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Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Creamy Parmesan Pasta
  • 8 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

Prepare Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
  1. Season the chicken bites with smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown on all sides and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to medium, melt the butter in the same skillet.
  5. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Return cooked chicken bites to the skillet and toss to coat with the garlic butter sauce.
  7. Cook together for another 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Prepare Creamy Parmesan Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Season with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if using.
  7. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to combine evenly.
  8. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh basil.
Serve
  1. Divide the creamy Parmesan pasta among serving plates.
  2. Top each portion with a generous amount of garlic butter chicken bites.
  3. Garnish with extra parsley or basil if desired.
  4. Serve immediately and enjoy!