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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a delicious family meal with tender chicken and spaghetti in a creamy garlic parmesan sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main, Pasta
Cuisine Italian Inspired
Servings 4 servings
Calories 698 kcal

Equipment

  • large pan
  • skillet
  • meat mallet

Ingredients
  

For the chicken

  • 2 breasts chicken
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the pasta

  • 12 oz pasta
  • 1 tablespoon salt

For the sauce

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • cup dry white wine (see note 1)
  • ½ cup broth (see note 2)
  • cups heavy cream (see note 3)
  • cups grated parmesan cheese (see note 4)
  • 3 tablespoons parsley finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • to taste salt you might not need extra
  • extra parmesan for garnish

Instructions
 

To prepare the chicken

  • Lay each chicken breast flat on a chopping board and pat them dry.
  • Cover the chicken breast with parchment paper to protect the meat, and use a meat mallet (or a heavy pan) to bash the chicken to an even thickness.
  • Season with salt and pepper.

Cook the pasta

  • Bring a large pan of water to a boil. Add the salt and cook the pasta for 2 minutes less than the packet instructions.
  • Once cooked, reserve 1½ cups of the pasta cooking liquid and drain the pasta.

Make the sauce

  • Heat the olive oil in a heavy-based skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken and cook for 2 minutes on each side, then transfer to a plate and keep covered.
  • Reduce the heat to low, melt the butter, add the minced garlic, and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Pour in the wine and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2 minutes, then add the broth and simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Add the cream, then sprinkle over the parmesan. Stir until the parmesan has melted, then let the sauce simmer for 1 ½ minutes until it thickens slightly.
  • Chop the cooked chicken into thin slices.
  • Add the drained pasta to the sauce and ½ cup of the reserved cooking water. Turn the heat to high.
  • Stir the pasta gently until it's coated in the sauce, then add the chopped chicken and any juices that have collected and cook everything for 1-2 minutes, tossing gently.
  • Add most of the parsley and the black pepper. Taste your pasta and add more salt if needed.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with the remaining parsley and extra parmesan to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 698kcal
Keyword Chicken, comfort food, Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta, Italian, pasta, Quick Dinner
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