Tender Garlic Butter Chicken Bites & Creamy Parmesan Pasta Delight
Ingredients:
For the Garlic Butter Chicken Bites:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
3 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta:
8 oz fettuccine or pasta of your choice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon butter
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Directions:
Prepare the Chicken Bites:
Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces, season with oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper, and cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Add the minced garlic and the remaining butter, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until the garlic becomes fragrant. Garnish with fresh parsley and set aside.
Cook the Pasta:
Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving a little pasta water.
Make the Creamy Parmesan Sauce:
In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the butter and Parmesan cheese, continuing to cook until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper.
Combine & Serve:
Toss the cooked pasta into the creamy Parmesan sauce. Serve the creamy pasta on a plate, top with garlic butter chicken bites, and garnish with extra parsley.
