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Creamy Chicken Pasta Recipe

This Creamy Garlic Rosemary Chicken Pasta is a rich and comforting dish featuring tender pan-seared chicken, a velvety parmesan cream sauce, and fragrant rosemary. With a hint of lemon for freshness, this pasta is both indulgent and balanced. Perfect for a cozy dinner, it's easy to make and bursting with flavor!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Creamy Chicken Pasta Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2

Notes

Ingredients

  • 200g dried pasta or 300g fresh pasta
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 chicken breast (or substitute with chicken thighs)
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, roughly chopped
  • ¾ cup cream
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 50g Parmesan, finely grated
  • Lemon zest and extra rosemary for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta:
    • Boil salted water and cook pasta 1 minute less than package instructions.
    • Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. Prepare the Chicken:
    • Flatten the chicken breast to an even thickness (1-1.5 cm) using a rolling pin under plastic wrap.
    • Season both sides with salt and pepper, then lightly dust with flour.
  3. Cook the Chicken:
    • Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
    • Cook the chicken for about 2 minutes per side (or longer if thicker).
    • Wrap lightly in foil and set aside to rest.
  4. Make the Sauce:
    • Melt butter in the same pan over medium heat.
    • Sauté garlic for 1 minute (do not let it brown).
    • Stir in rosemary and cook for another 30 seconds.
    • Pour in cream and bring to a gentle simmer (do not boil).
    • Gradually add Parmesan, stirring until melted.
    • Mix in black pepper and lemon juice.
    • Add ¼ cup pasta water and let simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken.
  5. Combine Everything:
    • Toss cooked pasta into the sauce, allowing it to bubble gently for 1-2 minutes.
    • Slice the chicken and serve it on top or mixed into the pasta.
    • Garnish with extra rosemary, lemon zest, and Parmesan.

 

 

Notes:

  • Pasta Choice: Use any pasta shape. Weighing portions helps maintain the perfect sauce-to-pasta ratio.
  • Sauce Consistency: It may seem too saucy at first, but cream sauces thicken quickly after simmering.
  • Chicken Options: Use chicken thighs for more flavor or increase the quantity for a meatier dish.
  • Alternative Cooking Method: Slice the chicken before pan-frying for quicker cooking.
  • Non-Cream Version: Try a Garlic Parmesan Pasta with Chicken for a lighter option.

 

 

Nutrition

Calories: 529kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 20g |
 Cholesterol: 208mg | Sodium: 848mg | Potassium: 968mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g |
 Vitamin A: 1150IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 285mg | Iron: 4mg
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