Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
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4.2
450 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
698 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
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This Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a great family meal that can be on the table within 30 minutes. Tender chunks of chicken and spaghetti smothered in an irresistible creamy garlic parmesan sauce. It's a dish that screams comfort food. Pair this pasta dish with some crusty bread, a simple side salad, or veggies, and you have a delicious, easy weeknight dinner that will become a sure family favorite.
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Ingredients
For the chicken
- 2 chicken breasts
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the pasta
- 12 oz pasta
- 1 tablespoon salt
For the sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- ⅓ cup dry white wine (see note 1)
- ½ cup broth low sodium ((see note 2))
- 1½ cup heavy cream (see note 3)
- 1¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (see note 4)
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Extra parmesan garnish
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Instructions
To prepare the chicken
- Lay each chicken breast flat on a chopping board and pat them dry.2 chicken breasts
- Cover the chicken breast with parchment paper to protect the meat, and use a meat mallet (or a heavy pan) to bash the chicken to an even thickness.
- Repeat with the second chicken breast.
- Season with salt and pepper½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper
Cook the pasta
- Bring a large pan of water to a boil. Add the salt and cook the pasta for 1 minute less than the packet instructions.1 tablespoon salt12 oz / 340 g pasta
- Once cooked, reserve 1½ cups of the pasta cooking liquid and drain the pasta.
While the pasta is cooking.
- Heat the olive oil in a heavy-based skillet over medium-high heat.1 tablespoon olive oil
- Add the chicken and cook for 2 minutes on each side, then transfer to a plate and keep covered.
- Reduce the heat to low, melt the butter in the same skillet, add the minced garlic, and cook for 30 seconds.2 tablespoons butter6 cloves garlic
- Pour in the wine and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2 minutes, then add the broth and simmer for 2 minutes.⅓ cup / 80 ml dry white wine½ cup / 120 ml broth
- Add the cream, then sprinkle over the parmesan. Stir until the parmesan has melted, then let the sauce simmer for 1 ½ minutes until it thickens slightly.1½ cup / 360 ml heavy cream1¼ cup / 80 g grated parmesan cheese
- Chop the cooked chicken into thin slices.
- Add the drained pasta to the sauce and ½ cup of the reserved cooking water.
- Stir the pasta gently until it's coated in the sauce, then add the chopped chicken (and any juices that have collected) and cook everything for 1 minute, tossing gently. Add more pasta cooking water if the sauce gets too thick.
- Add most of the parsley and the black pepper.3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley½ tsp black pepper
- Serve immediately, garnished with the remaining parsley and extra parmesan to taste. extra parmesan
Notes
- Use any dry white wine; if you don't consume alcohol, you can substitute it with additional broth.
- I recommend chicken broth for the sauce, but vegetable is a great alternative. I love Better than Bouillon for a quick broth/stock.
- Opt for heavy cream, thickened cream, or double cream for the sauce. If you pick a thinner alternative like half and half or single cream, the sauce won't thicken.
- It is best to buy a block of parmesan and grate it yourself. It will melt much more smoothly into the sauce.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
698kcal
(35%)
Carbohydrates
73g
(24%)
Protein
48g
(96%)
Fat
55g
(85%)
Saturated Fat
31g
(155%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
217mg
(72%)
Sodium
838mg
(35%)
Potassium
836mg
(24%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
2076IU
(42%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
384mg
(38%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 698 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 698kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 73g | 24% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 55g | 85% |
| Saturated Fat | 31g | 155% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 217mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 838mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 836mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2076IU | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 384mg | 38% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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