🍝 Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta 🍝

A blissful blend of tender chicken and creamy pasta that brings restaurant-quality dining right to your kitchen table!

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️

- 🧈 2 tablespoons butter (for the pasta sauce)
- 🍗 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 🍜 12 oz fettuccine or pasta of your choice
- 🧀 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 🧂 Salt and pepper to taste
- 🧄 6 cloves garlic, minced (4 for chicken, 2 for pasta)
- 🥛 1 cup heavy cream
- 🧈 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (for the chicken)
- 🫒 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 🌿 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 🥣 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 🌱 Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳

1. Begin by boiling a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta as per the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken bites with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, then cook until golden and fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium, add 4 tablespoons of butter, and once melted, add 4 cloves of minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until aromatic.
4. Return the chicken to the skillet, tossing it in the garlic butter sauce. Set aside when well-coated.
5. For the sauce, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in another skillet over medium heat. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and sauté briefly.
6. Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth, and bring to a gentle simmer. Gradually whisk in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Toss the cooked pasta in the creamy Parmesan sauce until well coated.
8. Serve the pasta with garlic butter chicken bites on top. Optionally, drizzle with extra garlic butter and garnish with fresh parsley.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎

- Calories: 685
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Protein: 38g
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fiber: 2g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡

- For an even richer flavor, consider using fresh garlic instead of pre-minced.
- If you prefer a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream, though this will affect the creaminess.

⏳ Preparation Time 🍝

- Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 20 minutes
- Serving: Serves 4