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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

A creamy and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and a rich garlic parmesan sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Pasta (Fettuccine, Penne, or Spaghetti) Choose your preferred type of pasta.
For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken (Breast or Thighs) Choose either cut based on preference.
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil For cooking the chicken.
  • Salt and Pepper To taste For seasoning the chicken.
  • 1 tsp Paprika For additional seasoning.
For the Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Butter For sautéing garlic.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced or finely chopped.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth To build the sauce base.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For creaminess.
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated for best results.
  • Salt and Pepper To taste For seasoning the sauce.
For Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley Chopped.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat chicken pieces dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and sear chicken until golden, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and cover to keep warm.
Making the Sauce
  1. Melt butter in the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Stir in heavy cream and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  4. Gradually add parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Cooking the Pasta
  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
  2. Drain pasta and reserve some cooking water.
Combining the Dish
  1. Add drained pasta to the sauce and toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
  2. Slice chicken and incorporate back into the skillet, stirring everything gently to combine.
  3. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Adjust seasoning as desired. For a baked version, transfer the finished dish to a baking dish, top with breadcrumbs and parmesan, then bake until golden.