Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is that dish that brings everyone together. The smell of garlic and toasted parmesan can transform an ordinary weeknight into a cozy family gathering.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 300 g Pasta any short shape like penne or rigatoni
- 500 g Chicken breast skinless, boneless
- 30 g Parmesan cheese grated
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 125 ml Cream or milk
- 15 ml Olive oil for cooking
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Pepper
- 15 g Fresh herbs like parsley or basil, optional
Instructions
- Start by gathering your ingredients and prepping ahead: chop garlic, grate parmesan, and have your pasta salted and ready to go.
- Sear the chicken in the pan with olive oil until browned for flavor, then take it out to rest for a bit.
- Return the chicken to the pan with the garlic, add cream or milk, and stir in parmesan until the sauce is silky.
- Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente, then save a bit of pasta water. Drain the pasta and add it to the pan with the sauce, tossing everything to coat.
- Add the chicken back in, taste and adjust seasoning, and finish with a sprinkle of fresh herbs.
Notes
This dish is flexible—feel free to add veggies or change the protein to suit your taste.