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Easy Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

This delectable pasta dish features tender chicken, a silky garlic-infused cream sauce, and the savory umami of Parmesan cheese. It's a perfect balance of flavors and textures that's sure to delight your taste buds.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 575

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz. penne or fettuccine pasta
  • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 tbsp. olive oil, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp. dried parsley
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet
  • whisk
  • cutting board
  • Chef's knife

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp. of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tbsp. of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
  4. Reduce the heat to low and slowly pour in the heavy cream, whisking constantly to prevent curdling. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
  5. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese, dried parsley, and the cooked chicken. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  6. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated in the creamy sauce.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.

Notes

For best results, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese. The key to a creamy, velvety sauce is slowly incorporating the cream while whisking constantly to create a stable emulsion. Adjust the garlic and Parmesan amounts to suit your personal taste preferences.