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Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta

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A quick and easy recipe featuring tender chicken, silky pasta, and a luscious creamy garlic butter sauce—perfect comfort food for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken breast, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 8 oz pasta (fettuccine, penne, or spaghetti)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, freshly minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish
  • Optional: Red pepper flakes for heat

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a generous pinch of salt. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  2. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, flipping occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, lower heat to medium and add butter. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the skillet to release browned bits. Let simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
  6. Return cooked chicken to skillet and toss to coat in sauce. Add cooked pasta and use tongs to combine, ensuring pasta is well-coated. If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  7. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

[‘Don’t overcook the chicken to keep it juicy and tender.’, ‘Use fresh garlic for bold flavor.’, ‘Grate your own Parmesan for a smoother sauce.’, ‘Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.’, ‘Multitask by prepping chicken and sauce while pasta boils.’]

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Keywords: creamy pasta, garlic butter chicken, quick dinner, comfort food, easy recipe

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