Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta
Indulge in a comforting and flavorful meal that combines tender, garlicky chicken bites with a rich, creamy Parmesan pasta. This dish is perfect for a cozy dinner and can be prepared in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients:
For the Chicken Bites:
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta:
8 oz pasta of your choice (such as fettuccine, penne, or rotini)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy creamCrack Chicken Tenders
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
Cook the Pasta:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
Drain and set aside.
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While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken pieces to the skillet.
Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Prepare the Creamy Parmesan Sauce:
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium.
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and minced garlic.
Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
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Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the creamy Parmesan sauce.
Toss to ensure the pasta is thoroughly coated with the sauce.
Gently fold in the cooked chicken bites.
Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to warm everything through.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
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