HERB GARLIC CHICKEN BITES WITH CREAMY CHEESY PENNE PASTA 

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🛒 What You’ll Need

  • For the Chicken Bites:
    • 1.5 lbs Chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces 🍗
    • 2 tbsp Olive oil 🫒
    • 1 tsp Dried oregano & 1 tsp Dried basil 🌿
    • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder & 1/2 tsp Onion powder 🧄🧅
    • Salt & Black pepper to taste 🧂
  • For the Cheesy Penne:
    • 1 lb Penne pasta 🍝
    • 2 cups Heavy cream 🥛
    • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella or Sharp Cheddar 🧀
    • 1/2 cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese 🧀✨
    • 2 cloves Garlic, minced 🧄
    • 2 tbsp Butter 🧈
    • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish 🌿

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Boil the Pasta: Cook the penne in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside. 🍝💧
  2. Season & Sear: Toss the chicken bites with olive oil, oregano, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken until golden brown and cooked through (about 6–8 minutes). Remove and set aside. 🍗🔥✨
  3. Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. 🧈🧄💨
  4. Creamy Goodness: Pour in the heavy cream and let it come to a gentle simmer. Lower the heat and stir in the Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese until the sauce is thick and silky. 🥛🧀🌀🤤
  5. Combine: Toss the cooked penne into the cheesy sauce until every noodle is perfectly coated. 🍝🤝🥄
  6. The Assembly: Top the creamy pasta with your golden herb chicken bites. 🍗🍝👑
  7. Serve: Garnish with plenty of fresh parsley and extra Parmesan! 🍽️🌿😋

🔥 Pro Tips:

  • The “Pasta Water” Secret: Save a 1/4 cup of your pasta cooking water! If your cheesy sauce gets too thick, a splash of that starchy water will make it perfectly smooth again. 💧💎
  • Extra Flavor: For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce while it simmers! 🌶️✨🎯

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