Garlic Chicken Pasta Recipe
Looking for the ultimate *easy dinner* that’s rich, comforting, and loaded with flavor? This **Garlic Chicken Pasta** is a quick weeknight winner that brings restaurant-quality comfort food to your kitchen in under 30 minutes. Tender seared chicken, al dente pasta, and a velvety garlic cream sauce come together in perfect harmony. It's the ideal *easy recipe* for those craving *dinner ideas* that are creamy, garlicky, and sure to satisfy the whole family. Whether you need *quick dinner ideas*, *meal prep food*, or just a cozy bowl of comfort — this dish checks all the boxes.
Ingredients
- 2boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 5 cupgrated parmesan cheese
- 5 teaspoonred pepper flakes (optional)
- 25 cupreserved pasta water
Directions
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Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water, drain, and set aside.
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Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside. <
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id=”instruction-step-4″>4. In the same skillet, lower heat to medium. Melt butter, then add minced garlic and sauté for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
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=”instruction-step-5″>5. Pour in heavy cream and let it gently simmer. Stir in Parmesan and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens.
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instruction-step-6″>6. Add a splash of reserved pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency if needed.
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instruction-step-7″>7. Return cooked chicken and pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat everything in the garlic cream sauce.
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instruction-step-8″>8. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve immediately.