Garlic Butter Chicken Bites Pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken Bites
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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into smaller pieces
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2 tbsp olive oil
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4 tbsp unsalted butter
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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Fresh parsley, diced, for garnish
→ Creamy Parmesan Pasta
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12 oz fettuccine or preferred pasta
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2 tbsp butter
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1/2 cup chicken broth
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Optional: Extra garlic butter for drizzling
# Instructions:
01 -
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain the pasta and set aside.
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In an oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Season the chicken bites with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove the chicken and set aside in a bowl.
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In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium, and melt 4 tablespoons of butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Return the cooked chicken bites to the skillet and toss in the garlic butter sauce.
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In a separate skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Stir in the heavy cream and chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer. Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Add the cooked pasta to the prepared Parmesan sauce and toss until evenly coated.
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Plate the pasta and top with the garlic butter chicken bites. Drizzle extra garlic butter if desired and garnish with fresh diced parsley.