Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
Tender chicken breast and fettuccine tossed in a creamy garlic and parmesan sauce, served hot and flavorful.
Ingredients
- 8 ounceschicken breast
- 250 mlnestle all-purpose cream
- 1 lbfettuccine
- ¼ cupparmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 ouncescream cheese
- 5 clovesgarlic (minced)
- 1 smallonion (minced)
- 1 cupchicken broth
- 2 ½ tablespoonstomato paste
- 2 teaspoonspaprika
- ½ teaspoondried oregano
- ¼ teaspoonground black pepper
- 3 tablespoonsolive oil
- 2 teaspoonsgarlic powder
- 3 teaspoonspaprika
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- 1 tablespoonolive oil (for seasoning)
Directions
- 1
Rub chicken breast with olive oil, then season evenly with salt, garlic powder, and paprika. Let it rest for 10 minutes before cooking.
- 2
Boil 1 quart of water with 1 teaspoon of salt. Add the fettuccine and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- 3
Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the seasoned chicken for 4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- 4
Using the same pan with the remaining oil, sauté garlic until fragrant, then add onion. Continue sautéing until soft.
- 5
Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in dried oregano and paprika, and cook for 30 seconds to release the flavors.
- 6
Add Nestle All-Purpose Cream, tomato paste, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Stir continuously until smooth and creamy. Season with ground black pepper.
- 7
Add the cooked fettuccine to the sauce and toss well to coat evenly. Add pasta water gradually until you achieve the desired consistency.
- 8
Slice the cooked chicken and place it on top of the pasta. Serve warm and enjoy this creamy, flavorful dish.