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Creamy Chicken Pasta

This creamy chicken pasta is simple, fast, and deeply satisfying, featuring tender chicken in a rich cream sauce with cheesy pasta.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Ingredients
  • 8 ounces pasta (fettuccine or penne)
Chicken and Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Freshly grated for best melt and flavor
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through.
  3. Add minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Making the Sauce
  1. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
  2. Combine cooked pasta with the sauce and chicken. Toss to combine.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.

Notes

Store in airtight container for 3 to 4 days. Reheat on the stove over low heat with a splash of milk or cream. Cut chicken into even pieces for even cooking. Do not boil the cream; simmer gently to avoid splitting. Save a little pasta water to thin the sauce if it gets too thick.