Tender Garlic Butter Chicken Bites & Creamy Parmesan Pasta Delight

Ingredients:

For the Garlic Butter Chicken Bites:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon paprika
  Salt and pepper, to taste
  Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta:

• 8 oz fettuccine or pasta of your choice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon butter
  Salt and pepper, to taste
  Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Directions:

1. Prepare the Chicken Bites:
   Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the chicken pieces, season with oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper, and cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
3. Add the minced garlic and the remaining butter, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until the garlic becomes fragrant. Garnish with fresh parsley and set aside.
4. Cook the Pasta:
   Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving a little pasta water.
   Make the Creamy Parmesan
5. Sauce:
   In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the butter and Parmesan cheese, continuing to cook until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Combine & Serve:
   Toss the cooked pasta into the creamy Parmesan sauce. Serve the creamy pasta on a plate, top with garlic butter chicken bites, and garnish with extra parsley.