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Creamy Chicken Pasta

A rich and comforting creamy chicken pasta dish made with tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a luscious garlic herb cream sauce.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • While pasta cooks, season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce is smooth.
  • Return cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to coat in sauce. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until fully coated in the creamy sauce.
  • Stir in chopped parsley and adjust seasoning if needed.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and parsley if desired.

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream and use less butter. Garnish with lemon zest for a bright finish.