The Ultimate Crowd-Pleaser: Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta

Stop the dinner table battles with this buttery, mild, and comforting pasta dish. It's designed specifically to satisfy picky palates while sneaking in a bit of garlic goodness.

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Prep: 10 min · Cook: 20 min · Serves: 4 servings

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Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
• 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add cubed chicken, seasoned with salt and pepper.
3. Sauté chicken until golden brown and cooked through, reaching a safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Remove chicken from pan.
4. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant, then stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
5. Whisk in Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and thickened.
6. Toss the cooked pasta and chicken back into the sauce, stirring until evenly coated and heated through.

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Allergens

Contains: dairy, gluten

Cook to safe internal temperatures and use a food thermometer. Allergen and nutrition information is approximate — verify for your needs. This recipe was generated with AI assistance and reviewed for general guidance only.

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