🍗 Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta 🍝

Savor the richness of creamy pasta paired with succulent chicken, a perfect dish to bring comfort to your table any day of the week.

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️

For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 oz fettuccine or pasta of your choice

For the Chicken Bites:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳

1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken bites, seasoning with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add 4 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic butter sauce.
4. In a separate skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 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, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Toss the cooked pasta in the creamy Parmesan sauce, ensuring it's well coated.
6. Plate the creamy Parmesan pasta and top with the garlic butter chicken bites. Drizzle with extra garlic butter if desired and garnish with fresh parsley.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎

- Calories: 850
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Protein: 55g
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fiber: 3g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡

- For an extra garlic boost, drizzle your finished dish with additional garlic butter.
- Ensure your pasta is al dente to keep a nice texture in contrast with the creamy sauce.

⏳ Preparation time ⏳

Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 20 minutes | Serving: 4