Print

Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta

Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta
Print Recipe

Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta is a comforting and delicious weeknight dinner that combines tender chicken breasts, a velvety garlic-infused cream sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish offers rich flavors with simple ingredients, making it a family favorite that’s quick to prepare and versatile to customize.

Ingredients

Scale

Protein

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Pasta

  • 8 ounces fettuccine or penne pasta

Sauce

  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and let rest before slicing to retain juices.
  2. Cook the Pasta: While the chicken rests, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency if needed.
  3. Make the Garlic Cream Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and golden. Slowly stir in the heavy cream, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Let the sauce simmer gently to thicken.
  4. Add Cheese and Season: Whisk in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. If the sauce is too thick, gradually stir in reserved pasta water until desired creamy consistency is achieved.
  5. Combine Pasta and Chicken: Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce until well coated. Slice the rested chicken breasts and arrange on top or mix through the pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Avoid overcooking chicken: Rest chicken after cooking to keep it tender and juicy.
  • Use fresh minced garlic for best aroma and flavor.
  • Reserve pasta water to loosen sauce without diluting flavors.
  • Grate Parmesan cheese fresh for better melting and richer taste.
  • Allow sauce to simmer gently to develop a velvety texture.

Nutrition

Keywords: creamy garlic chicken pasta, garlic chicken pasta, creamy chicken pasta, easy weeknight dinner, garlic cream sauce, chicken pasta recipe

Find it online: https://jamescookes.com/creamy-garlic-chicken-pasta/