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an Chicken Pasta You’ll Crave Every Week Recipe

an Chicken Pasta You’ll Crave Every Week Recipe
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This Ultimate Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a rich and comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts and twisted pasta coated in a luscious garlic-infused Parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it combines simple ingredients to create a flavorful, creamy, and satisfying meal you’ll want to make again and again.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts, boneless skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 lb twisted pasta (fusilli) or penne, rotini (450g)
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1½ cups heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning, divided
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the twisted pasta until al dente according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water before draining the pasta and setting it aside.
  2. Prepare & Cook Chicken: Pat the chicken cubes dry and season with salt, pepper, and ½ teaspoon of Italian seasoning. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken cubes for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Make Garlic Parmesan Sauce: In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant but not browned. Deglaze the pan by adding the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Stir in the heavy cream along with the remaining ½ teaspoon of Italian seasoning and let the sauce simmer gently for 2–3 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and gradually whisk in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Avoid boiling the sauce after adding the cheese to prevent curdling.
  4. Combine: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and add the cooked pasta. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time if needed to thin the sauce and help it coat the pasta evenly.
  5. Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the top and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately while warm and creamy.

Notes

  • You can substitute the chicken breasts with boneless skinless thighs for a juicier alternative.
  • Using freshly grated Parmesan cheese is key for a silky sauce; pre-grated cheese can affect texture.
  • For a spicier version, increase the red pepper flakes to taste.
  • Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency and help it cling to the pasta.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently to avoid separating the cream sauce.

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