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Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta Recipe

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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.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Rest Time 5 mins
Total Time 40 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
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
  • 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. 1
    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. 2
    Add chicken strips, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown (about 6–8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
  3. 3
    In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté until fragrant (1 minute).
  4. 4
    Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  5. 5
    Add cooked pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water. Stir well.
  6. 6
    Mix in parmesan cheese until sauce thickens and becomes creamy.
  7. 7
    Return chicken to the pan, toss with pasta, and cook for another 2 minutes.
  8. 8
    Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 480kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g25%
Total Carbohydrate 55g19%
Dietary Fiber 3g12%
Protein 32g64%

* 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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