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Ultimate Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

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A comforting dish that combines tender chicken with a luscious garlic cream sauce and perfectly cooked fettuccine. Perfect for busy weeknights and satisfying cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil (for searing chicken)
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 12 oz fettuccine pasta
  • 2 Tbsp coarse sea salt (for pasta water)
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil (for sautéing)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 6-8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth (low sodium)
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese (optional)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: fresh spinach
  • Optional: cherry tomatoes
  • Optional: extra Parmesan & parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare Chicken: Pat the chicken dry and cut into 1-inch pieces. Season with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt; toss to coat.
  2. Chop Aromatics: Finely dice the yellow onion and mince the garlic. Don’t forget to chop the fresh parsley!
  3. Cook Pasta: In a large pot, bring salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the fettuccine according to package directions until al dente.
  4. Reserve Pasta Water: Before draining, reserve 1 to 1.5 cups of starchy pasta water. Do not rinse the pasta.
  5. Sear Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the seasoned chicken in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate, leaving the browned bits in the pan.
  6. Sauté Aromatics: Reduce heat to medium, add butter and olive oil. Sauté the diced onion until soft, scraping up the browned bits from the skillet.
  7. Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and optional red pepper flakes, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  8. Deglaze: Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any remaining bits. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  9. Introduce Cream: Add heavy cream and another 1/2 cup of chicken broth, gently simmering and stirring for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
  10. Stir in Cheeses: Remove from heat and gradually stir in Parmesan and, if using, Pecorino Romano until melted and smooth.
  11. Season Sauce: Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  12. Combine & Toss: Return the seared chicken and drained pasta to the skillet. Toss well to coat.
  13. Adjust Consistency: If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.
  14. Stir in Parsley & Optional Add-ins: Stir in chopped parsley and any additional ingredients like fresh spinach until wilted.
  15. Serve: Adjust final seasonings if necessary. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and parsley.

Notes

Feel free to personalize this dish with your favorite ingredients like vegetables or different proteins.

Find it online: https://www.mubrecipes.com/ultimate-creamy-garlic-parmesan-chicken-pasta/