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Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta

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Comfort food at its best, featuring tender chicken bites in a garlic butter sauce served over creamy Parmesan pasta.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound of chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 tablespoons of butter
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup of heavy cream
  • 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups of pasta (such as fettuccine or penne)
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside. Reserve a small ladle of pasta water if needed.
  2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add the chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through.
  4. Reduce heat to low, then add the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until the sauce is creamy and well combined.
  5. Toss in the cooked pasta and lemon juice, mixing until pasta is coated in the sauce. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
  6. Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley.

Notes

Adjust lemon juice based on personal preference for brightness. Stovetop reheating may require a splash of water or milk for leftover sauce.

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Keywords: chicken, pasta, garlic butter, creamy, parmesan, weeknight dinner

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