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Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta

Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta

Creamy garlic chicken pasta made with seasoned chicken, penne pasta, and a garlicky Parmesan cream sauce. Easy and flavorful.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 462 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • large pot
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • colander
  • grater

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz. dry penne pasta
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 lb. skinless boneless chicken breasts or thighs cubed
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp. kosher salt
  • ½ tsp. black pepper
  • ½ tsp. paprika
  • ¼ tsp. garlic powder
  • 2 tbsps. butter
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream room temperature
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsps. chopped parsley

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions. While it cooks, start on the rest of the recipe.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken.
  • Sprinkle the chicken with the dried seasonings.
  • Cook the chicken for about 7 minutes more, or until the juices run clear.
  • Add the butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute.
  • Pour in the broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen any browned bits. Bring to a simmer.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat.
  • Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
  • Toss until the chicken and pasta are coated and the sauce has thickened.
  • Sprinkle parsley on top before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature cream to keep the sauce from breaking. Chicken thighs stay juicier, but chicken breast works too. Stir gently after adding the cheese so the sauce stays smooth. This pasta tastes best fresh, but leftovers reheat well with a splash of broth or water. If the sauce looks thin at first, give it a minute or two over low heat—once the cheese melts in, it tightens up fast.

Nutrition

Serving: 170gCalories: 462kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 24gFat: 30.2gSaturated Fat: 11.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.6gMonounsaturated Fat: 13.2gCholesterol: 103mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 369mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 156IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chicken pasta with cream sauce, Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta, easy creamy chicken pasta, garlic parmesan chicken pasta, penne with chicken and garlic
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