Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta

Ingredients

• 12 oz fettuccine pasta(paid link)
• 1 lb chicken breast(paid link)
• 1 cup heavy cream(paid link)
• ½ cup chicken broth(paid link)
• 4 cloves garlic(paid link)
• ¾ cup Parmesan cheese(paid link)
• 2 tbsp butter(paid link)
• 1 tbsp olive oil(paid link)
• 1 tsp salt(paid link)
• ½ tsp black pepper(paid link)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley(paid link)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook fettuccine pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving about 1 cup of pasta water.

2. 2

   While pasta cooks, cut chicken breast into 2.5 cm (1 inch) cubes. Season with salt and pepper. Mince garlic.

3. 3

   Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

   5 min

4. 4

   Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Add remaining 1 tbsp butter to the skillet. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

   1 min

5. 5

   Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.

6. 6

   Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper.

7. 7

   Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat evenly in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.

8. 8

   Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

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