Garlic Butter Parmesan Chicken Bites with Creamy Herb Sauce

Name: Garlic Butter Parmesan Chicken Bites with Creamy Herb Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon smoked paprika; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 cloves garlic, minced; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for sauce); 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (optional); Salt and pepper to taste