Quick and easy 15-minute-creamy-garlic-chicken-pasta`by Thecozyplates

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15-Minute Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta | One Pot Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes  

Cook Time: 10 minutes  

Total Time: 15 minutes  

Servings: 2 people  

NUTRITION_per serving_  :

Calories: 650 | Protein: 35g | Carbs: 58g | Fat: 28g

INGREDIENTS

For Chicken:

- Boneless Chicken Breast - 250g, cut into small cubes

- Salt - 1/2 tsp

- Black Pepper - 1/4 tsp

- Cooking Oil - 1 tsp

For Creamy Garlic Sauce:

- Butter - 2 tbsp

- Garlic - 5 cloves, finely minced

- All-Purpose Flour - 1 tbsp _optional, for thicker sauce_

- Milk - 1/2 cup, room temperature

- Cooking Cream - 1/2 cup

- Chicken Powder - 1 tsp

- Chili Flakes - 1/4 tsp

- Salt & Black Pepper - to taste

For Pasta:

- Pasta - 200g Penne or Fusilli

- Grated Cheese - 1/4 cup Cheddar or Parmesan

- Fresh Parsley - 2 tbsp chopped, for garnish

- Reserved Pasta Water - 1/4 cup

- METHOD:

Step 1: Boil Pasta

Boil water in a large pot. Add 1 tsp salt. Cook pasta 1 minute less than package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water and drain.

Step 2: Cook Chicken

Heat 1 tsp oil + 1 tbsp butter in a pan on medium-high heat. Add chicken, salt and pepper. Cook 3-4 minutes until golden. Remove and set aside.

Step 3: Make Garlic Base

In the same pan, add 1 tbsp butter and minced garlic. Sauté on low-medium heat for 30 seconds. Do not brown the garlic.

Step 4: make white sauce:

If using, add 1 tbsp flour and cook 10 seconds. Slowly pour in milk and cooking cream while whisking to avoid lumps. Add chicken powder, chili flakes, salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.

Step 5: Combine

Add boiled pasta, grated cheese and reserved pasta water to the sauce. Toss for 1-2 minutes until creamy and well coated. Add chicken back and mix.

Step 6: Serve

Turn off heat. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra black pepper. Serve hot.

- Pro Tips:

1. One Pot Version: Skip boiling pasta separately. Add raw pasta + 2.5 cups water + all ingredients and cook 12 minutes.

2. Thicker Sauce: Add 1 tbsp more cheese or 1 tsp cornflour slurry.

3. Storage: Store in airtight container in fridge for 2 days. Reheat with 2-3 tbsp milk.

4. Swaps: Replace chicken with mushrooms, shrimp or paneer.