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Chicken Pasta You’ll Crave Every Week Recipe

an Chicken Pasta You’ll Crave Every Week Recipe
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Indulge in the ultimate creamy garlic parmesan chicken pasta that will have you craving it week after week. This rich and flavorful dish is a perfect blend of tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a velvety parmesan cream sauce.

Ingredients

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Cavatappi Pasta:

  • 12 ounces cavatappi pasta

Chicken:

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes, pat dry
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Sauce:

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups (12 ounces / 360 g) chicken broth
  • ½ cup (119 g) heavy cream
  • 1 cup (100 g) freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Garnish:

  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook cavatappi according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  2. Season Chicken: In a small bowl, mix salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and pepper. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over the chicken pieces.
  3. Cook Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil.
  4. Prepare Sauce: Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining butter and garlic to the skillet. Stir in flour, then slowly whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer until thickened.
  5. Finish Dish: Remove from heat, stir in parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper. Add pasta to the sauce, coat well. Top with chicken, garnish with parsley and more parmesan.

Notes

  • You can customize this dish by adding vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
  • For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.

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Keywords: Creamy, Garlic, Parmesan, Chicken, Pasta, Comfort Food

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