Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta

Name: Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast, cubed; 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini preferred); 4 tbsp butter; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; Salt and pepper, to taste; Fresh basil, for garnish

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Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta

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Step 1

Cook the PastaBoil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water for the sauce.

Step 2

Prepare the ChickenMelt 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant, then add cubed chicken. Cook until golden and fully cooked (internal temperature: 165°F). Set aside.

Step 3

Make the SauceIn the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tbsp butter. Gradually stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Cook until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 4

CombineToss the cooked pasta into the sauce. Fold in the chicken bites. If needed, adjust the sauce with reserved pasta water.

Step 5

Garnish and ServeGarnish with freshly chopped basil and extra Parmesan cheese. Serve hot.