Garlic Butter Chicken Bites Accompanied by Creamy Parmesan Pasta
Ingredients:
– For the Chicken Bites:
– 1 lb (450g) chicken breast or thighs, diced into bite-sized pieces
– 4 tablespoons butter
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
– For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta:
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 8 oz (225g) pasta of your choice (spaghetti, penne, or fettuccine)
– Salt and pepper, to taste
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Instructions:
1. Cook the Pasta
– Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and prepare the pasta according to the package directions.
– Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta and set it aside.
2. Prepare the Garlic Butter Chicken Bites**
– Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and paprika.
– In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
– Add the chicken and cook until it is golden brown and thoroughly cooked, approximately 6-8 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
– In the same skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until aromatic.
– Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and coat it with the garlic butter. Remove from heat and keep warm.
3. Create the Creamy Parmesan Sauce**
– In a separate pan (or the same skillet, cleaned), pour the heavy cream over medium heat.
– Incorporate the Parmesan cheese and garlic powder. Simmer until the cheese has melted and the sauce has thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
– Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
– If the sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water to achieve the desired consistency.
4. Combine Pasta and Sauce
– Add the cooked pasta to the creamy Parmesan sauce and mix thoroughly to ensure even coating.
5. Serve and Garnish
– Plate the creamy pasta and top it with the garlic butter chicken bites.
– Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and additional Parmesan if desired.
Enjoy your meal.
