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Delicious homemade restaurant-quality pasta dish with fresh ingredients.

Creamy Chicken Pasta

This creamy chicken pasta is an easy and comforting dish that brings restaurant-quality flavors to your kitchen. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta & Protein
  • 1 lb pasta (fettuccine or linguine) You can choose any pasta you prefer.
  • 1 lb chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces Boneless chicken is faster to cook.
Sauce Ingredients
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Adjust to taste if you're sensitive to garlic.
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Use real Parmesan, not pre-grated.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • to taste salt and freshly cracked black pepper
  • Fresh herbs (parsley or basil) for garnish (optional) Use fresh herbs for added flavor.

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  4. Add chicken pieces and cook until no longer pink.
  5. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce thickens.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Combine cooked pasta with the sauce and toss well.
  9. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

If you like a lighter texture, reserve a splash of pasta water and add it slowly for silk without guilt. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and extra cheese for a gourmet touch.