Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

This delicious spaghetti dish is made on the stovetop, tossed in a creamy, but not overly heavy garlic white sauce, along with seasoned juicy chicken strips. Topped with parmesan cheese.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 30

Servings: servings

Calories: 609kcal

Author: MinShien

Ingredients

16 oz spaghetti noodles cooked per package instructions

Chicken

2 chicken breasts halved length wise
2 tsp Italian seasoning
2 tsp salt
½ tsp pepper

Sauce

6 tbsp butter
7-10 cloves garlic minced
½ cup white wine
1 cup half & half
1 cup parmesan
1 tsp salt
½ tsp pepper

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package instructions making sure to reserve 1 tbsp of the pasta water.
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Drizzle with oil. Cook the chicken breasts until it is cooked through. Chicken is fully cooked when the internal temperate is 165℉. Once cooked, set chicken aside.
Add butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add garlic. Cook until garlic is fragrant - avoid browning or burning garlic.
Add the white wine. Scrape the bottom of the pan to incorporate all the flavors left from cooking the chicken.
Add the half & half and reserved pasta water. Bring to a boil. Season with salt & pepper.
Add cooked spaghetti noodles to the sauce. Toss to coat. Add parmesan cheese. Toss to coat again.
Top with sliced, cooked chicken. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Substitution notes:

Italian seasoning - use oregano and/or basil instead
white wine - use chicken broth instead
half & half - for a creamier and heavier sauce, use heavy cream
chicken breast - use chicken thighs or dark meat chicken instead.

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