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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a comforting dish that blends savory chicken and creamy garlic sauce, perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: EVENING DINNERS
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz pasta choose your favorite shape, like fettuccine or penne
For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts (boneless, skinless) sauté until golden
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil for cooking chicken
  • 2 tablespoon butter adds richness
For the Sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced) the star of the dish
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning adds herbaceous flavor
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
For the Creamy Bliss
  • 1 cup chicken broth adds depth to the sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream for creamy texture
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated) adds flavor and thicken sauce

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Cook the Pasta: Boil water in a large pot and cook the pasta according to package directions. Reserve about a cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. Season and Cook Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet, sauté chicken until golden, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove and slice.
  3. Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Avoid burning.
  4. Make the Sauce: Add chicken broth and heavy cream to the skillet. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
  5. Stir in Parmesan: Gradually whisk in grated Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
  6. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add drained pasta to skillet, toss to coat, using reserved pasta water for desired creaminess.
  7. Finish with Chicken: Return sliced chicken to skillet, toss gently and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Garnish with extra grated Parmesan and fresh parsley if desired. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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