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Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta

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A rich and indulgent pasta dish featuring tender chicken, creamy garlic butter sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 12 ounces pasta (fettuccine, penne, or spaghetti)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook 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 heat. Add chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Be careful not to let it burn.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Let the mixture simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. If the sauce feels too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
  6. Return cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Add drained pasta and gently mix until everything is well coated.
  7. Sprinkle with fresh parsley (optional) and serve immediately while hot.

Notes

[‘Don’t overcook the pasta; aim for al dente.’, ‘Use fresh garlic for robust flavor.’, ‘Taste the sauce before serving and adjust seasoning as needed.’, ‘Save pasta water to create a silky, well-balanced sauce.’, ‘If the sauce looks too thick or dry after combining, add a bit more pasta water to loosen it up.’]

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Keywords: Creamy pasta, Garlic butter chicken, Weeknight dinner, Comfort food, Italian recipe

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