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What is so special about the Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe?
What makes the Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta different from other recipes are its tasty ingredients, ease of preparation, and adaptability. The delicious combination of juicy chicken, garlic, and parmesan cheese is amazing. It’s also a nutritious meal that may be improved by experimenting with different pastas, vegetables (such spinach and broccoli), and seasonings. It’s quick and easy- it’s not rocket science at all. There isn’t a long list of ingredients needed. The flavors of chicken and pasta with creamy sauce is the only reason my kids are obsessed with this dish. A true comfort food paradise!
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe Ingredients
- Chicken Breast
- Heavy Cream
- Buffalo Wild Wings Sauce
- Parmesan Cheese
- Red Pepper Flake
- Penne Pasta
How to make Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe?
| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 20 minutes |
| Total Time | 30 minutes |
Recipe Tips and Notes
Chicken Breast: If incase chicken breast isn’t availble, you can go for boneless chicken such as chicken thigh, tenderloin or pre-cooked rotisserie chicken as well. This will save your cooking time.
Heavy Cream: If you do not wanted to use heavy cream in the chicken pasta, replace it with whole milk, coconut milk to make it more a healthy version of the creamy sauce. Please note that the sauce might know have the same thicknes and consistency as with the cream.
Penne: Penne is the great pasta shaped for the Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta. But you can opt for different pasta shapes like tube-shaped pasta rigatoni or long ones, flat ones also.
Health Benefits: This recipe is a great source of protein and calcium. Its high in vitamins and minerals, providing overall health care for the humam body.
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
- 8 oz (about 225g) of your preferred pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, penne, etc.)
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions in a pot of salted, boiling water. Once cooked, drain and set aside. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes per side. Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add a bit more olive oil if needed. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about a minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and pour in the heavy cream. Stir the cream continuously, allowing it to simmer gently for 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese while stirring constantly until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens.
- Add the dried basil and cooked chicken back into the skillet, stirring everything together until the chicken is coated with the creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, you can add a bit of the reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss it together with the chicken and sauce until everything is well combined and heated through.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve the Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 280kcal |
| Total Carbohydrates | 35g |
| Protein | 13g |
| Total Fat | 7g |
| Saturated Fat | 1g |
| Cholesterol | 20mg |
| Sodium | 260mg |
| Fiber | 2g |
| Sugar | 1g |
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