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Creamy Chicken Pasta Recipe

Creamy Chicken Pasta Recipe is made with tender chicken, garlic, and parmesan cream sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian-inspired

Ingredients
  

  • 200 grams dried pasta or 300 grams fresh pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 chicken breast
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves roughly chopped
  • ¾ cup cream
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 50 grams parmesan finely grated
  • Lemon zest
  • Extra rosemary for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta in salted boiling water, undercooking by 1 minute. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
  • Flatten the chicken breast to even thickness (about 1–1.5 cm).
  • Season with salt and pepper, then lightly coat with flour.
  • Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for about 2 minutes per side or until cooked through. Set aside and cover.
  • In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook gently for 1 minute (do not brown).
  • Add rosemary and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Pour in cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Add parmesan in batches, stirring until melted and smooth.
  • Stir in black pepper and lemon juice.
  • Add ¼ cup pasta water and simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Add pasta and toss gently, letting it cook for another minute.
  • Slice chicken and serve on top or mix into the pasta.
  • This Creamy Chicken Pasta Recipe is best served immediately with extra parmesan and fresh herbs.

Notes

  • Substitute rosemary with thyme or parsley if preferred.