Creamy Garlic Chicken Parmesan Pasta
A rich and comforting Italian-inspired pasta dish featuring tender chicken in a creamy garlic parmesan sauce.
Equipment
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
500 g
fettuccine or penne pasta (dry)
350 g
parmesan cheese (grated)
80 g
garlic cloves (minced)
4 pcs
heavy cream
250 ml
butter
30 g
olive oil
15 ml
salt
5 g
black pepper
2 g
fresh parsley (chopped)
10 g
Instructions
Prepare ingredients
Mince the garlic and grate the parmesan cheese. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Cook the pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 120 ml of pasta water before draining.
Cook the chicken
Heat olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
Make the garlic cream sauce
In the same pan, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add grated parmesan and stir until melted and smooth.
Combine pasta and sauce
Add the drained pasta to the sauce along with a splash of reserved pasta water. Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated. Slice the cooked chicken and arrange on top.
Garnish and serve
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and extra grated parmesan if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
Original recipe
Storage
Best enjoyed fresh. Sauce may separate when reheated.
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