Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta

• porcije: 4 serving
• aktivno vrijeme: 15-20mins
• ukupno vrijeme: 40-50mins

Sastojci

For the Chicken Bites:

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon paprika

Salt and pepper to taste

For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta:

8 oz fettuccine or your favorite pasta

2 tablespoons butter

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Upute

Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and season with Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Lower the heat to medium, add butter and minced garlic to the same skillet, and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Return the chicken bites to the skillet, tossing them in the garlic butter. Remove and keep warm.

In a separate skillet, melt butter over medium heat for the sauce. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Gradually whisk in the Parmesan cheese until smooth. Add nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste.

Toss the cooked pasta in the creamy Parmesan sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed to adjust consistency.

Plate the pasta, top with garlic butter chicken bites, and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.