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Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta

A creamy, comforting pasta dish made with tender chicken, garlic, parmesan, and silky sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy family meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Base
  • 250 g pasta
  • 1 tablespoon salt for boiling water
  • Filling
  • 2 chicken breasts sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • Topping / Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan and cook seasoned chicken until golden and cooked through.
  3. Melt butter in the same pan and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  4. Add cream and chicken broth, then simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Stir in parmesan cheese, cooked pasta, and chicken. Toss until evenly coated.
  6. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Add a splash of milk when reheating to loosen the sauce.
  • Fresh parmesan improves flavor and texture.
  • Add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for variation.