Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Here’s a delicious recipe for Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta:

Ingredients:

• For the Chicken:
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
• For the Pasta:
  • 8 ounces pasta (fettuccine or penne work well)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken:
   1. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
   2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
   3. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
2. Cook the Pasta:
   1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. Make the Sauce:
   1. In the same skillet, add the butter and melt over medium heat.
   2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
   3. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
   4. Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
   5. Add the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
   6. Add the Italian seasoning, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Combine Everything:
   1. Slice the cooked chicken breasts into thin strips.
   2. Add the cooked pasta and sliced chicken to the skillet with the sauce.
   3. Toss everything together until the pasta and chicken are well coated with the creamy sauce.
   4. If the sauce is too thick, you can add a little more chicken broth or pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
5. Serve:
   1. Serve the creamy garlic Parmesan chicken pasta immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.

Enjoy your delicious, creamy garlic Parmesan chicken pasta!