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GARLIC PARMESAN CHICKEN PASTA

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Creamy, rich, and packed with bold garlic flavor — this Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is the kind of comfort dish that feels restaurant-quality but comes together effortlessly at home. Juicy pan-seared chicken breast, a silky Parmesan cream sauce, and perfectly coated pasta create a dish that is both indulgent and deeply satisfying. Every bite delivers tender chicken, creamy sauce, and just the right balance of seasoning.
Gericht: Main Dish
Küche: American

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  • 1 chicken breast 300–330 g
  • Olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp parsley
  • Pasta of choice
  • 1 medium onion
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 180 ml cooking cream
  • 30 –40 g Parmesan
  • 30 g grated cheese
  • 130 ml pasta water

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Slice the chicken breast in half horizontally and flatten it slightly for even cooking.
Season
  1. Drizzle with olive oil and season both sides with salt, garlic powder, pepper, paprika, and parsley.
Sear the Chicken
  1. Heat a pan with olive oil and cook the chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until fully cooked and golden.
Rest the Chicken
  1. Remove the chicken and place it in an airtight container to rest and stay juicy.
Cook the Pasta
  1. Cook the pasta in well-salted water until slightly under al dente, then reserve some pasta water before draining.
Build the Sauce Base
  1. In the same pan, add olive oil and sauté chopped onion and garlic until soft and fragrant.
Make the Sauce
  1. Pour in the cream and pasta water, then add Parmesan and grated cheese. Stir until smooth and slightly thickened.
Reserve Half the Sauce
  1. Remove half of the sauce and set it aside for serving later.
Finish the Pasta
  1. Add the cooked pasta to the remaining sauce and toss to coat evenly. Add a little olive oil and extra Parmesan if needed.
Slice the Chicken
  1. Take the rested chicken out of the container and slice it into strips. If it has cooled down, quickly reheat it in the pan before serving.
Plate and Serve
  1. Plate the pasta, top with chicken strips, and spoon the reserved sauce generously over everything before serving.

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