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an Chicken Pasta You’ll Crave Every Week Recipe

an Chicken Pasta You’ll Crave Every Week Recipe
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This Ultimate Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a luscious, comforting dish that combines tender chicken breast cubes with perfectly cooked fusilli pasta, all enveloped in a rich and flavorful garlic Parmesan cream sauce. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this creamy pasta is both easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, sure to become a family favorite you’ll crave every week.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts, boneless skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 lb twisted pasta (fusilli) or penne, rotini (450g)
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1½ cups heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning, divided
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, drain, and set pasta aside.
  2. Prepare & Cook Chicken: Pat chicken dry; season with salt, pepper, and ½ tsp Italian seasoning. Heat 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. Make Garlic Parmesan Sauce: In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for 30–60 seconds until fragrant. Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the bottom. Stir in heavy cream and the remaining Italian seasoning; simmer for 2–3 minutes. Reduce heat to low and gradually whisk in Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth. Be careful not to boil after adding the cheese.
  4. Combine & Serve: Return the cooked chicken and any juices to the skillet, then add the drained pasta. Toss everything together to coat evenly, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired sauce consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For richer flavor, substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts.
  • Always grate Parmesan cheese fresh to ensure a smooth, creamy sauce and avoid graininess.
  • If the sauce becomes too thick, loosen it by stirring in reserved pasta water gradually.
  • This dish can be made ahead through the sauce step; store separately and reheat before combining and serving.
  • Pairs perfectly with a crisp side salad or warm garlic bread to complete the meal.

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