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Easy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe for a Healthy Dinner

Easy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

A delicious garlicky pasta with perfectly cooked golden chicken and rich parmesan cheese sauce. This easy weeknight meal comes together in about 30 minutes and balances richness with fresh herbaceous notes. The recipe is adaptable for busy families and provides a comforting, nourishing dinner option.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1-2 chicken breasts (or thighs)
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 200g dried pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic (finely sliced)
  • 1/2 cup white wine (sauvignon blanc)
  • 70g cold butter (cut into cubes)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 60g parmesan cheese (finely grated)
  • 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley (finely chopped)
  • salt to taste

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • pasta pot
  • Rolling Pin
  • plastic wrap
  • foil

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cook pasta in well-salted boiling water, undercooking by 1 minute from package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. Flatten chicken breast to even thickness (about 1-1.5cm) using plastic wrap and rolling pin.
  3. Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides, then dust with flour.
  4. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat and fry chicken for 2 minutes per side until cooked through.
  5. Wrap chicken in foil, set aside, and slice before serving.
  6. In same skillet, add olive oil and sliced garlic, cooking until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
  7. Add white wine and reduce by half, then add cold butter cubes and swirl until melted.
  8. Add drained pasta and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water to sauce, tossing together.
  9. Gradually add grated parmesan while tossing until melted into sauce.
  10. Arrange sliced chicken over pasta, finish with fresh parsley and extra parmesan.

Notes

Use fresh garlic for best flavor. Reserve pasta water for sauce consistency. Can use chicken thighs for richer flavor. Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for variations. Reheats well for meal prep.