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Plate the pasta and top with garlic butter chicken bites Recipe

Plate the pasta and top with garlic butter chicken bites Recipe
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Delicious and indulgent, this recipe for Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta is a perfect combination of flavors that will impress your taste buds. Tender chicken bites coated in a garlic butter sauce paired with creamy Parmesan pasta, this dish is a surefire crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta:

  • 8 ounces pasta (fettuccine, penne, or your choice)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  2. Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken with paprika, salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Cook chicken in butter until golden brown and cooked through. Add garlic and butter, then remove chicken.
  3. Make the Creamy Parmesan Sauce: In the same skillet, heat oil and butter. Add cream, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth.
  4. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce until coated.
  5. Assemble the Dish: Plate pasta, top with chicken bites, and garnish with parsley.

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Keywords: Garlic Butter Chicken Bites, Creamy Parmesan Pasta, Chicken and Pasta Recipe

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