Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Parmesan Pasta Recipe

Ingredients

• 500 g 500 chicken breast, boneless & skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• 250 g pasta (penne or fettuccine recommended)
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup reserved pasta water (optional, for thinning sauce)
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)