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Creamy Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta

Savory Creamy Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta in 30 Minutes

Transform your weeknight dinner with this Creamy Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta that delights the taste buds in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for searing chicken
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Pasta (fettuccine, penne, or bow tie) cook until al dente
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Butter unsalted
  • 2-3 cloves Garlic freshly minced
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Broth or reserved pasta water
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning or mixture of dried basil and oregano
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped
  • to taste Red Pepper Flakes optional

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
  2. Season chicken pieces with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then add chicken. Cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, add butter. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  4. Whisk in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  5. Add cooked chicken and drained pasta to the skillet. Toss gently to coat in sauce, adding reserved pasta water if necessary.
  6. Garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 38gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be customized with additional ingredients like fresh spinach or red pepper flakes for extra flavor. It stores well for leftovers.

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