Easy Garlic Chicken Pasta (Print)
Creamy garlic-infused chicken and pasta tossed in parmesan sauce—comforting and quick for dinner.
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta
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225 grams uncooked pasta
→ Chicken
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2 skinless chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise
→ Seasonings
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Sauce
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1/2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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120 millilitres chicken broth or dry white wine
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1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
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240 millilitres heavy whipping cream
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50 grams freshly grated parmesan cheese
# Steps:
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve a tablespoon of pasta water before draining.
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Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise for thinner cutlets. Season both sides with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
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Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and the internal temperature reaches 74°C. Remove chicken to a plate and set aside.
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To the same skillet, add remaining 1 tablespoon butter. When melted, stir in minced garlic and flour. Sauté, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Allow to bubble for 1 minute.
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Reduce to medium heat. Stir in the heavy cream and cook for 4-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Adjust heat as needed to prevent rapid boiling.
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While sauce simmers, cut the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
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Stir the grated parmesan cheese into the sauce until melted and smooth.
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Add chopped chicken and drained pasta to the skillet. Toss gently to coat, adding reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce. Serve immediately with additional salt and pepper as desired.
# Notes:
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For a smoother sauce, incorporate a splash of pasta cooking water before draining the pasta.