Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta Recipe

This creamy garlic chicken pasta recipe is the ultimate weeknight dinner. With tender chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and a silky parmesan cream sauce, this dish brings restaurant-style flavor to your table with minimal effort. Best of all, it comes together in a single pan, making cleanup a breeze.

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Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta Recipe

Author: contact.proteinmeals Cooking Method: biginner Cuisine: Italian Courses: Chicken, Pasta and Pizza Recipe Keys: C creamy P pasta

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 25 mins Rest Time 5 mins Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Estimated Cost: $ 12 Calories: 480 kcal

Best Season: Fall, Winter

Description

Make this creamy garlic chicken pasta recipe in just 40 minutes. A one-pot, easy, and delicious weeknight dinner your family will love.

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 chicken Boneless breasts (sliced into strips)
• 300 pasta g Penne (10 oz)
• 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2 oil Olive tbsp
• 1 cream Heavy cup (240 ml)
• Parmesan cheese ½ cup (grated)
• 1 broth Chicken cup
• 2 parsley Fresh tbsp (chopped)
• Salt & black pepper To taste

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add chicken strips, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown (about 6–8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté until fragrant (1 minute).
4. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
5. Add cooked pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water. Stir well.
6. Mix in parmesan cheese until sauce thickens and becomes creamy.
7. Return chicken to the pan, toss with pasta, and cook for another 2 minutes.
8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 480kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 16g25%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Dietary Fiber 3g12%

Protein 32g64%

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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes or sun-dried tomatoes.

You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.

Best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 2–3 days.

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