Quick Chicken Pasta Recipe Creamy
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Diet: Gluten-Free (optional)
Ingredients
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- 12 oz Penne or Fettuccine pasta
- 2 large chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and add a generous pinch of salt. Bring it to a rolling boil. Add your pasta and cook according to the package instructions until it reaches “al dente” texture. Before draining, reserve about half a cup of the starchy pasta water. Drain the rest and set the pasta aside.
- While the pasta boils, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Add the chicken to the hot skillet in a single layer. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside on a plate.
- Lower the heat to medium. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer. Slowly whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens slightly. If the sauce looks too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it up.
- Add the cooked pasta and the seared chicken back into the skillet with the sauce. Toss everything together using tongs or a large spoon until every noodle is coated in the creamy sauce. Let it sit for one minute so the flavors meld. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan before serving hot.
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