Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta

Ingredients

For the Chicken Bites:

1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces

2 tbsp olive oil

3 tbsp unsalted butter

4 garlic cloves, minced

½ tsp paprika

½ tsp onion powder

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta:

12 oz spaghetti or fettuccine

2 tbsp unsalted butter

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Directions

Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Season the Chicken: In a bowl, mix chicken with paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

Cook the Chicken Bites: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and fully cooked (about 6-8 minutes). Remove and set aside.

Make Garlic Butter: In the same skillet, add butter and minced garlic. Cook until fragrant, then toss chicken bites in the garlic butter. Set aside.

Prepare the Sauce: In another skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2 minutes, then mix in Parmesan cheese until smooth.