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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

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A rich and flavorful creamy garlic parmesan chicken pasta recipe that combines tender chicken, fettuccine, and a velvety sauce for a delightful meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil (for searing chicken)
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 12 oz fettuccine pasta
  • 2 Tbsp coarse sea salt (for pasta water)
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil (for sautéing)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 6–8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese (optional)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken dry, cut into 1-inch pieces, and season with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Toss well to coat.
  2. Finely dice the yellow onion and mince the garlic cloves. Chop fresh parsley for garnishing later.
  3. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add coarse sea salt and cook the fettuccine to al dente, reserving 1 to 1.5 cups of starchy pasta water and draining the rest.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown, then transfer to a plate.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium, add unsalted butter and olive oil to the skillet, and sauté the diced onion for 5-7 minutes until soft.
  6. Add minced garlic and optional red pepper flakes, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  7. Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping up browned bits, and let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  8. Stir in the heavy cream and additional chicken broth, bringing to a gentle simmer. Cook for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
  9. Remove from heat and gradually stir in Parmesan and optional Pecorino Romano until melted and smooth.
  10. Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.
  11. Return the seared chicken and drained pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly.
  12. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water, 1 Tbsp at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
  13. Stir in chopped fresh parsley and any optional add-ins, cooking until wilted.
  14. Adjust final seasoning if needed and serve immediately with extra cheese and parsley for garnish.

Notes

To enhance the dish, reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency as needed. Squeezing lemon juice before serving can add brightness.

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