Ingredients
For the Chicken Bites:
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2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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3 tablespoons butter
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
For the Creamy Pasta:
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3 cups penne or rotini pasta
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2 tablespoons butter
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 1/2 cups heavy cream
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1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
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Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
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While pasta cooks, season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken bites and cook for about 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through. Remove to a plate.
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In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, melt the butter, and add minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute. Return the chicken bites to the skillet and toss to coat in garlic butter. Keep warm.
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In another pan (or wipe the skillet clean), melt butter for the pasta sauce. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
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Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Simmer for 1–2 minutes until creamy and heated through.
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Serve the garlic butter chicken bites over the creamy pasta. Garnish with chopped parsley.