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One-Pot Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

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Make this rich, comforting chicken pasta in a single pot. It is quick, easy, and delivers a restaurant-quality garlic parmesan flavor perfect for any weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 12 ounces fettuccine or penne pasta
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the liquid to a boil. Add the dry pasta to the pot.
  5. Cook the pasta according to package directions, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, until it is al dente (usually 8 to 10 minutes).
  6. Once the pasta is cooked, remove about 1/4 cup of the starchy pasta water and set it aside.
  7. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  8. Return the cooked chicken to the pot. Stir everything together until the chicken is heated through and coated in the sauce. If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
  9. Serve immediately. Top each serving with extra grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, sear the chicken in butter instead of olive oil.
  • If you want a little spice, add 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes when you add the garlic.
  • This recipe is great for using up leftover cooked chicken; add it back in during Step 6.

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