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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

A close-up of a bowl of creamy garlic parmesan chicken served over rotini pasta, garnished with fresh parsley.
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A rich and cheesy chicken pasta dish with a creamy garlic parmesan sauce, perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne recommended)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  2. While pasta cooks, season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  4. Add minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  5. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
  6. Reduce heat to low and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
  7. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the cooked pasta.
  8. Toss everything together to coat the pasta and chicken in the creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
  9. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • For a richer sauce, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
  • Add cooked broccoli or spinach for extra vegetables.
  • This dish reheats well, making it a good option for meal prep.

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