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Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta with Parmesan

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A simple recipe for tender chicken tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce with pasta, finished with plenty of Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 12 ounces pasta (fettuccine or penne recommended)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining. Set the drained pasta aside.
  2. Season the chicken pieces generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the same skillet and let it melt. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it simmer for 2 minutes to slightly reduce.
  6. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. If the sauce seems too thick, add reserved pasta water, one splash at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
  7. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the drained pasta. Toss everything together until the pasta and chicken are fully coated in the sauce.
  8. Stir in the fresh parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  9. Serve immediately topped with extra grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • Use the reserved pasta water to thin the sauce; the starch helps the sauce cling better to the pasta.
  • For deeper flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese instead of pre-shredded.
  • You can add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic for a little heat.

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