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Muhammad Zahid

Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta

This Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta is rich, comforting, and packed with flavor in every bite.Juicy pan-seared chicken is tossed in a silky garlic parmesan cream sauce.Perfect for weeknight dinners but fancy enough for guests.Simple ingredients, big flavor, and ready in under an hour.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 620
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced
  • 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Method
 

  1. Boil pasta according to package instructions until al dente and drain.
  2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Heat olive oil in a pan and cook chicken until golden and fully cooked, then remove.
  4. In the same pan melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream and simmer for 3–4 minutes.
  6. Stir in parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens.
  7. Return chicken to the pan and coat with the sauce.
  8. Add cooked pasta and toss until fully combined.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use freshly grated parmesan for the smoothest sauce texture.
  • Add spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.
  • If sauce gets too thick add a splash of pasta water.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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