Creamy Chicken Pasta

This creamy chicken pasta features tender chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and a rich, silky garlic Parmesan sauce. A comforting, restaurant-quality dish that’s easy to make in just 30 minutes.

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Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian-American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Servings: servings

Calories: 520kcal

Author: Chloe White

Cost: $5

Equipment

– Large skillet
pot for pasta
whisk
Wooden spoon
tongs
Measuring cups and spoons
knife and cutting board

Ingredients

1 lb boneless chicken breasts, cubed
8 oz fettuccine pasta
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve some pasta water, then drain.
Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken until golden and fully cooked, then set aside.
In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
Gradually whisk in chicken broth, then add heavy cream and simmer until slightly thickened.
Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
Return cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to combine.
Add cooked pasta and toss until fully coated. Use reserved pasta water if needed to adjust consistency.
Serve immediately with extra Parmesan if desired.

Notes

Bring dairy ingredients to room temperature to prevent curdling. Add liquids gradually while whisking for a smooth sauce. Use pasta water to adjust consistency if needed. Best served immediately but can be reheated gently with a splash of cream or broth.

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