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Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta

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Ingredients:

For the Chicken Bites:

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta:

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  • 12 oz fettuccine or pasta of your choice
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Extra garlic butter (optional, for drizzling)

Instructions/Directions:

Cook the Pasta:

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Cook the Chicken Bites:

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the chicken, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, and cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
  3. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:

  1. In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and melt the butter.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat in the garlic butter sauce.

Prepare the Creamy Parmesan Sauce:

  1. In a separate skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
  2. Sauté the minced garlic for 30 seconds.
  3. Stir in the heavy cream and chicken broth, and bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Gradually whisk in the Parmesan cheese until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

Combine Pasta and Sauce:

  1. Toss the cooked pasta in the creamy Parmesan sauce, ensuring it’s fully coated.

Serve:

  1. Plate the creamy pasta and top with the garlic butter chicken bites.
  2. Drizzle with extra garlic butter if desired and garnish with fresh parsley.

Prep time: 20 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4

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