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Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta

Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta
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Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta

Recipe by Table Time TogetherCourse: DinnerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

20

minutes
Total time

30

minutes

Quick, creamy, and comforting — a pasta-night favorite ready in just 30 minutes. Tender chicken breast, garlic-infused sauce, and Parmesan create the perfect easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • 2 cups uncooked penne pasta

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  •  1 cup heavy cream

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan

  • Salt & pepper to taste

  • Chopped parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
  • In a skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  • Add chicken and cook until golden and fully cooked.
  • Pour in cream and Parmesan, stirring until sauce thickens.
  • Toss in pasta, coat evenly, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

💡Tips & Variations

  • Swap heavy cream for Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
  •  Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
  • Use rotisserie chicken to cut prep time in half.

What to Serve With This

Pair this pasta with roasted broccoli or garlic bread. For more quick meals, try One-Pot Taco Pasta or BBQ Chicken Pizza.

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