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Creamy Garlic Herb Chicken Pasta
This recipe guides you through making a delicious and easy creamy garlic herb chicken pasta. Tender chicken pieces are seared to perfection, then simmered in a rich and savory cream sauce infused with garlic and herbs. Served with your favorite pasta, this dish is a perfect weeknight meal that's both comforting and satisfying.
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Finished creamy chicken pasta in a bowl
Recipe Information
15m
Prep Time
25m
Cook Time
40m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
650
Calories
45g
Protein
50g
Carbs
30g
Fat
Close-up of the saucy chicken and pasta
Ingredients
Servings: 4
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Pasta served with fresh parsley garnish
Instructions
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- Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces. Season them generously with salt and black pepper.2m
Preview2mPreviewCut the chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces. Season them generously with salt and black pepper. - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and sear until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.5m
Preview5mPreviewHeat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and sear until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. - In the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.4m
Preview4mPreviewIn the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it. - Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon to deglaze, loosening any browned bits (fond) from the chicken. This adds flavor to the sauce.1m
Preview1mPreviewPour in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon to deglaze, loosening any browned bits (fond) from the chicken. This adds flavor to the sauce. - Stir in the heavy cream, dried oregano, and the remaining salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.2m
Preview2mPreviewStir in the heavy cream, dried oregano, and the remaining salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. - Let the sauce simmer for 3-5 minutes, or until it has thickened slightly to your desired consistency.4m
Preview4mPreviewLet the sauce simmer for 3-5 minutes, or until it has thickened slightly to your desired consistency. - Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions in a separate pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain well.10m
Preview10mPreviewMeanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions in a separate pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain well. - Stir the grated Parmesan cheese into the sauce until it's completely melted and smooth. If using, add the fresh spinach and cook until wilted.2m
Preview2mPreviewStir the grated Parmesan cheese into the sauce until it's completely melted and smooth. If using, add the fresh spinach and cook until wilted. - Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the sauce. Add the drained pasta and toss everything together to coat the pasta evenly with the creamy sauce.2m
Preview2mPreviewReturn the cooked chicken to the skillet with the sauce. Add the drained pasta and toss everything together to coat the pasta evenly with the creamy sauce. - Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.1m
Preview1mPreviewGarnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.
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