Description
A comforting pasta dish featuring tender garlic butter chicken bites tossed in a rich, creamy sauce.
Ingredients
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500 g chicken breast, bite-sized pieces
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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6 cloves garlic, minced (divided)
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300 g pasta
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1½ cups (360 ml) cooking cream
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½ cup (50 g) grated parmesan-style cheese
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½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
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¼ cup (60 ml) reserved pasta water
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Fresh parsley, optional
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve pasta water and drain.
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Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
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In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
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Add cream, cheese, seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently.
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Return chicken and pasta to the skillet. Toss with reserved pasta water until creamy.
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Garnish and serve hot.
Notes
Adjust creaminess by adding more pasta water as needed. Best served fresh for optimal texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes