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Creamy Parmesan Pasta with Sautéed Garlic Butter Chicken

  • Author: Nina Johnson
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dinner

Description

Creamy Parmesan Pasta with Sautéed Garlic Butter Chicken is a rich and comforting dinner perfect for cozy evenings or impressing guests. Juicy golden chicken bites, buttery garlic, and a luscious Parmesan cream sauce coat every strand of pasta, bringing comfort and elegance together on one plate.


Ingredients

Chicken Breast or Thighs (boneless, skinless, bite-sized)

Garlic (freshly minced)

Butter

Olive Oil

Heavy Cream

Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)

Pasta (Linguine or Fettuccine)

Salt and Pepper

Italian Seasoning

Parsley (optional)


Instructions

  1. Sear the Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet, then cook the chicken until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
  2. Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently. Stir in Parmesan until fully melted and combined.
  3. Cook Pasta: Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  4. Combine: Toss pasta in the creamy sauce. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed. Add chicken and stir to combine.
  5. Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with chopped parsley and additional Parmesan. Serve immediately.