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Close-up of a bowl of Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta topped with grilled chicken pieces and fresh parsley.

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

This recipe provides instructions for making an easy, creamy garlic parmesan chicken pasta dish that can be ready in about 30 minutes.
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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 Pasta and Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 8 oz Pasta (fettuccine or penne recommended)
  • 1 tsp Salt For pasta water
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 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 in salted water. Reserve about 1 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining. Set the drained pasta aside.
  2. Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Let it cook for 3 to 5 minutes until it starts to thicken slightly.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat. Gradually stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
  7. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the sauce. Add the drained pasta and toss everything together until the pasta and chicken are fully coated in the sauce.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.

Notes

For the best flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese rather than pre-shredded varieties, as it melts smoother into the sauce.

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