Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Pasta

Ingredients:

For the chicken bites:

1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

Salt and black pepper, to taste

1/2 tsp paprika

3 tbsp butter, divided

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

For the creamy Parmesan pasta:

8 oz pasta of your choice (such as cavatappi or penne)

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 tsp garlic powder

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions:

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

Prepare the chicken bites: Season the chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Lightly dust with flour, shaking off any excess.

In a large skillet, melt 2 tbsp of butter over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tbsp of butter and the minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Make the creamy pasta sauce: Reduce the heat to medium and pour in the heavy cream. Stir in the garlic powder and grated Parmesan. Season with salt and black pepper. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.

Serve the creamy pasta topped with the garlic butter chicken bites. Garnish with chopped parsley and additional Parmesan if desired.