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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

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A rich, savory, and comforting 30-minute meal featuring seared chicken breasts tossed in a silky homemade garlic parmesan cream sauce with fettuccine.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 8 ounces fettuccine or linguine
  • Salt, for pasta water
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Red pepper flakes, optional (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Pound to an even 1/2-inch thickness.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook fettuccine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F). Remove chicken and tent with foil.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and stir constantly for 1 minute until fragrant but not brown.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 1 minute.
  6. Add heavy cream and simmer on low heat for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened. Do not boil vigorously.
  7. Remove pan from heat. Whisk in grated parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  8. Slice chicken into strips. Add pasta and chicken to the sauce, tossing to combine. Add reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
  9. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes.

Notes

Use freshly grated parmesan cheese; pre-grated cheese contains anti-caking agents that prevent smooth melting. Reserve pasta water to help emulsify the sauce. Do not add cheese to a boiling sauce to avoid graininess. This recipe does not freeze well as the cream sauce may separate.

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Keywords: chicken pasta, creamy garlic sauce, parmesan chicken, 30 minute meals, weeknight dinner, comfort food, easy pasta recipe

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