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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta for Ultimate Comfort

Indulge in Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta, a cozy dish that combines tender chicken, twisted pasta, and a rich garlic sauce for ultimate comfort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken breasts Cut into 1-inch cubes
For the Pasta Base
  • 8 ounces Twisted pasta (fusilli or penne)
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter Divided
  • 4-5 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese Freshly grated
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes Optional
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley Chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Tongs
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add twisted pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
  2. Prepare chicken: Pat chicken dry, season with salt and pepper. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove and cover.
  3. Make sauce: In the same skillet, melt remaining butter, add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 30-60 seconds. Deglaze with chicken broth, stir in heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Combine: Add chicken back to skillet, along with drained pasta. Toss until noodles are coated. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water as needed. Season to taste.
  5. Garnish and serve: Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for 2 months. Reheat gently over low heat with a splash of cream or chicken broth.

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