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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

A rich and creamy pasta dish made with tender chicken, garlic butter sauce, and freshly grated parmesan cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Calories: 540

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz pasta
  • 2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter unsalted
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Pot for pasta
  • Wooden spoon
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve pasta water and drain.
  2. Season chicken and cook in olive oil until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
  3. Melt butter in the same skillet and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  4. Add heavy cream and simmer gently for 2–3 minutes.
  5. Whisk in parmesan cheese until smooth.
  6. Add pasta and chicken, tossing to coat. Adjust with pasta water if needed.
  7. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Use freshly grated parmesan for best texture.