Creamy Chicken Pasta
A rich and indulgent Creamy Chicken Pasta recipe featuring golden seared chicken breast and a garlic parmesan sauce.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Large pot
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast, boneless skinless
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of water, then drain.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat oil in a skillet and sear chicken until cooked (165°F). Remove and slice.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic with a knob of butter. Add heavy cream and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth. Add pasta water if needed to thin.
- Toss pasta in the sauce and top with sliced chicken.
Notes
Reserve pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency. Serve immediately for best texture.