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Creamy garlic chicken pasta is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken and al dente pasta in a rich, velvety garlic cream sauce. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in, this recipe is not only easy to make but also guarantees to satisfy your taste buds. With fresh garlic and parmesan cheese elevating the flavors, this creamy comfort food will quickly become a family favorite.

Ingredients

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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Cook the pasta: Boil water in a large pot and add salt. Cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Sauté the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
Add garlic and spinach: Once the chicken is cooked, add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about one minute. If desired, toss in fresh spinach until wilted.
Create the sauce: Pour heavy cream into the skillet while scraping up flavorful bits from the bottom. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
Combine pasta with sauce: Add drained pasta directly into the skillet and toss everything together until evenly coated.
Serve immediately: Plate generous servings of creamy garlic chicken pasta, garnishing with extra Parmesan or herbs if desired.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Sautéing
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate (about 400g)
Calories: 720
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 860mg
Fat: 40g
Saturated Fat: 20g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 60g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 40g
Cholesterol: 130mg