Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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450g chicken breast pieces, diced small.
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2 tablespoons olive oil.
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter.
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4 minced garlic cloves.
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A pinch of salt and black pepper.
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1 tablespoon herbes de Provence.
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Fresh parsley, chopped finely.
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350g spaghetti or linguine.
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2 additional tablespoons butter.
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2 more garlic cloves, minced finely.
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240 ml heavy cream.
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1 cup freshly grated parmesan or gruyère.
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120 ml chicken stock.
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Season with more salt and pepper if needed.
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Optional extra garlic butter for serving.
# Instructions:
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Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta till al dente.
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Heat some olive oil in a large skillet, then throw in the chicken pieces.
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Sprinkle the chicken with salt, pepper, and herbes de Provence. Let it cook for around 8 minutes till it’s nicely browned.
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In the same pan, let the butter melt and toss in the garlic.
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Add the chicken back into the pan and let it soak in the garlic butter.
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Grab another skillet, melt butter, and quickly sauté garlic in it.
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Pour the cream and chicken broth into the pan. Heat gently until it starts to simmer.
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Slowly mix in the grated cheese, stirring until the sauce becomes rich and smooth.
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Toss the drained pasta in with the creamy sauce so it’s fully covered.
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Divide the pasta into bowls, then top with the cooked chicken.
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Sprinkle chopped parsley on top and add more butter or garlic butter if desired.
# Notes:
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Perfect for a quick and hearty dinner—it takes just 45 minutes to prepare.