Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta
A delicious and hearty meal that combines tender chicken with a rich garlic cream sauce over perfectly cooked pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 8 ounces of your favorite pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 1 pound chicken breast, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Boil a pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Reduce the heat to medium and stir in minced garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine. Allow it to simmer for 3-4 minutes to thicken.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency. Stir in grated Parmesan until melted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Add vegetables like spinach or swap chicken for shrimp for variation. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
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