Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta

 

Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta

Ingredients

For the Chicken Bites:

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta:

• 8 oz fettuccine or your favorite pasta
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
2. Prepare the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, season with Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper, and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. Make the garlic butter chicken: Reduce the heat to medium and add butter and minced garlic to the same skillet. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Return the chicken bites, toss to coat in the garlic butter, then remove from heat and keep warm.
4. Prepare the sauce: In a separate skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Gradually whisk in the Parmesan cheese until smooth. Add nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste.
5. Combine: Toss the cooked pasta in the creamy Parmesan sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to adjust consistency.
6. Serve: Plate the pasta, top with garlic butter chicken bites, and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes
Calories: 520 kcal per serving | Servings: 4