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A close-up of Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta featuring fettuccine noodles coated in rich sauce, topped with seared chicken pieces and fresh parsley.

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

This recipe provides instructions for making a simple, quick dinner featuring chicken in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce served over pasta.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Pasta
  • 1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 8 oz Pasta (Fettuccine or Penne recommended)
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Salt For seasoning chicken
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper For seasoning chicken
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Chicken broth
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese Freshly grated
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Large pot

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining. Set the drained pasta aside.
  2. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Let it cook for 2 to 3 minutes until it starts to thicken slightly.
  5. Remove the skillet from the heat. Gradually stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth. If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the sauce. Add the cooked pasta and toss everything together until the chicken and pasta are fully coated in the sauce.
  7. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.

Notes

You can substitute chicken broth with milk for a slightly richer sauce, though it may require less simmering time.

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