Creating Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Pasta is quite straightforward when you follow these steps:

1. Cook the Pasta:
– Boil a large pot of salted water. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

2. Sauté the Chicken:
– In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
– Add the chicken pieces, season with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
– Cook until the chicken is no longer pink and has a golden brown exterior (about 5-7 minutes).

3. Prepare the Garlic Butter Sauce:
– Move the cooked chicken to one side of the skillet and add the remaining butter and minced garlic to the other side.
– Sauté the garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

4. Make the Cream Sauce:
– Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the skillet to deglaze, incorporating all the delicious bits.
– Reduce the heat and stir in the heavy cream.

5. Add Cheese and Combine:
– Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce, stirring until melted and creamy.
– Return the chicken to the skillet and mix everything together.

6. Mix in the Pasta:
– Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing everything to coat well in the creamy garlic butter sauce.

7. Final Touch:
– Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
– Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley.