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Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta

A rich, creamy, and comforting pasta dish made with tender chicken and a buttery garlic sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Base
  • 250 g pasta
  • Water + 1 tsp salt
  • Filling
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Sauce
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup Parmesan
  • ½ tsp chili flakes
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta until al dente.
  2. Season and cook chicken until golden.
  3. Melt butter and sauté garlic.
  4. Add cream and cheese; simmer gently.
  5. Combine pasta and chicken with sauce.

Notes

  • Add pasta water if sauce thickens too much
  • Store leftovers in fridge up to 3 days
  • Use fresh Parmesan for best taste
  • Don’t overcook chicken