Buttered Chicken Pasta (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt.
02 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
03 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder.
04 - 1 pound chicken breasts, diced.
05 - 1 teaspoon paprika.
06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil.
07 - 1/2 cup salted butter.
08 - 2 teaspoons minced garlic.
09 - 3 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder, split up.
10 - 8 ounces small shell pasta.
11 - 1/4 cup parmesan cheese.
12 - Fresh parsley for topping.

# Instructions:

01 - Toss the chicken cubes with spices until fully covered.
02 - Heat oil and cook chicken for 8-10 minutes. Make sure it's golden and hits 165°F inside.
03 - Cook pasta in salted water with some bouillon. Take out when tender and save 1 cup of the water.
04 - Melt butter with the rest of the bouillon. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
05 - Pour in 1/2 cup pasta water, add the cooked pasta and cheese, then stir to combine.
06 - Pile pasta onto plates, top with chicken, parsley, and extra cheese if you'd like.

# Notes:

01 - Keep some of the pasta water for the sauce later.
02 - Dry chicken with a paper towel before adding spices.
03 - Only use as much pasta water as needed to get the right texture.

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