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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Tender chicken with pasta in a rich and creamy garlic Parmesan sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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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, Italian-American
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced into strips
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
Pasta
  • 8 oz fettuccine or preferred pasta
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
Sauce
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional
Finishing
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • extra Parmesan for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Large skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain, and toss with olive oil.
  2. Season chicken with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
  3. In a large skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from skillet.
  4. Add remaining butter to skillet. Sauté garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Simmer 2-3 minutes.
  6. Gradually whisk in Parmesan until sauce is smooth. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
  7. Return chicken and pasta to skillet. Toss to coat in sauce.
  8. Serve with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in fridge up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of cream.