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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta with Chicken

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A quick and elegant dinner recipe featuring tender pan-seared chicken and a silky garlic Parmesan cream sauce tossed with fettuccine pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced thinly
  • 8 ounces (225 g) fettuccine or linguine pasta
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter version)
  • 1 cup (100 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
  • Optional: coconut cream instead of heavy cream for dairy-free twist

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 ounces (225 g) of fettuccine and cook according to package instructions (about 10-12 minutes) until al dente. Reserve ½ cup (120 ml) pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, slice 1 pound (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts into thin strips. Season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips in a single layer and cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
  4. Lower heat to medium, add 2 tablespoons (28 g) butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  5. Pour in 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream and stir, scraping browned bits from pan. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Lower heat to medium-low and stir in 1 cup (100 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes to taste.
  7. Add drained pasta and cooked chicken back to skillet. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time if sauce is too thick. Sauce should coat pasta luxuriously but remain pourable.
  8. Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately.

Notes

If sauce separates or looks grainy, whisk in a splash more cream or reserved pasta water off heat to restore silky texture. Slice chicken thinly for quick cooking and golden crust. Avoid boiling sauce once cheese is added to prevent clumping. Reserve pasta water to loosen sauce as needed.

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