Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta - One-Pan Comfort Meal - cookrisp

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 3 tablespoons butter, divided
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• 225g pasta (fettuccine, penne, or preferred variety)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 475ml heavy cream
• 100g grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)