This one is creamy, garlic Chicken pasta and comes together in about 30 minutes.
Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta
Serves: 2-3
Ingredients:
- Pasta: 200g penne or fettuccine
- Chicken: 2 boneless chicken breasts, diced
- Sauce: 1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup parmesan, 2 tbsp butter
- Aromatics: 3 garlic cloves minced, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, salt + pepper
- Extras: 1 tbsp olive oil, parsley for garnish, chili flakes optional
Steps:
1. Cook pasta: Boil salted water, cook pasta till it boiled. Save 1/2 cup pasta water.
2. Cook chicken: Heat oil in a pan, season chicken with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning. Stir 5-6 min till golden. Set aside.
3. Make sauce: In same pan, melt butter. Add garlic 30 sec, then cream. Simmer 2 min, stir in till smooth.
4. Combine: Add pasta + chicken to sauce. Toss with a splash of pasta water to coat. Adjust salt/pepper.
5. Serve: Top with parsley, extra parmesan, and chili flakes if you like heat.
Tips:
- Swap cream for milk + 1 tbsp cream cheese for lighter version
- Add mushrooms, spinach, or sun-dried tomatoes if you have them
- For extra flavor, use grilled or tandoori-style chicken
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