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Insanely Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta

Tender garlic butter chicken served over pasta in a rich parmesan cream sauce for the ultimate comforting dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Pasta
  • 2 chicken breasts sliced into cutlets
  • 12 oz pasta fettuccine or penne
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Large pot
  • Cutting board
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta until al dente, reserve pasta water, then drain.
  2. Season chicken with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. Sear chicken in olive oil until golden and fully cooked.
  4. Melt butter and sauté garlic in skillet.
  5. Whisk in flour, then slowly add broth and cream.
  6. Stir in parmesan until smooth.
  7. Return chicken and pasta to skillet.
  8. Garnish and serve hot.

Notes

Use freshly grated parmesan and reserve pasta water for best sauce texture.