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Easy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Easy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

This Easy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a comforting and incredibly simple one-pan meal that you can whip up on even the busiest weeknights. It’s the perfect solution for when you crave a delicious, restaurant-quality dish without the fuss.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
minutes 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 8 ounces spaghetti or linguine
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley plus more for garnish
  • to taste salt
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper
  • pinch red pepper flakes Optional: for a touch of heat

Equipment

  • Large Skillet or Dutch Oven

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
    2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, to taste salt, to taste freshly ground black pepper
  2. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
    4 cloves garlic
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the uncooked spaghetti (or linguine) to the skillet, ensuring it's mostly submerged in the liquid.
    1 1/2 cups chicken broth, 8 ounces spaghetti or linguine
  4. Cover the skillet and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  5. Remove the lid and stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the pasta, about 2-3 minutes.
    1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  6. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and season with additional salt and pepper to taste. If using, add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little kick. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
    2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, to taste salt, to taste freshly ground black pepper, pinch red pepper flakes, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Notes

This dish is a weeknight lifesaver, delivering incredible flavor and comfort with minimal effort and a few pantry staples.
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