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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta with Chicken

Seared chicken and pasta tossed in a rich, garlicky parmesan cream sauce, made in one skillet in 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lbs chicken breast sliced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 12 oz pasta penne or fettuccine
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet
  • 1 Large pot

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Season chicken and sear in olive oil until golden, about 6 to 7 minutes per side. Slice.
  2. Step 2: Melt butter and cook garlic until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add broth and cream, simmering 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Tip: Simmer gently, not at a hard boil, to avoid separating the sauce.
  5. Step 4: Whisk in parmesan until smooth.
  6. Step 5: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce.
  7. Step 6: Top with sliced chicken and parsley.

Notes

Save a splash of pasta water in case the sauce needs loosening before tossing with the noodles.