Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta

• porzioni: 4 servings
• tempo di preparazione: 10 minutes
• tempo totale: 30 minutes

Ingredienti

2 boneless (skinless chicken breasts, cubed)

3 tbsp butter

4 garlic cloves (minced)

1 tsp paprika

Salt and pepper (to taste)

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

8 oz pasta (your choice)

1 tbsp olive oil

Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Istruzioni

Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken cubes, season with paprika, salt, and pepper, and cook for 6-8 minutes until golden and cooked through.

Reduce heat, add 2 tbsp butter and minced garlic to the pan, cooking until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes). Remove chicken and set aside.

In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tbsp of butter, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until the sauce thickens (about 3-4 minutes).

Toss cooked pasta in the creamy sauce, then add the garlic butter chicken bites on top.

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.

Note: You can add a splash of pasta water if the sauce is too thick.