Description
A cozy, flavor-packed weeknight winner with tender seared chicken, silky garlic cream sauce, and a generous dusting of Parmesan, perfect for busy evenings.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless (skinless chicken breasts)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini recommended)
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
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Instructions
- 1. Prepare the chicken by pounding it to an even thickness and seasoning with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
- 2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown, then let it rest.
- 3. Sauté minced garlic in the skillet drippings for 30-60 seconds. Optionally deglaze with chicken broth or white wine.
- 4. Add heavy cream to the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- 5. Stir in Parmesan cheese gradually until smooth, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper.
- 6. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- 7. Toss the drained pasta with the garlic cream sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- 8. Slice or cube the rested chicken and fold it into the pasta mixture.
- 9. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.