Garlic Chicken Pasta
Easy
Tender seared chicken and penne pasta come together in a rich, creamy garlic sauce for an irresistible dinner the whole family will love.
Best Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta | Quick 20 Minute Dinner Idea
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Cooking Steps
11
STEP 1 OF 11
Boil Pasta
USES
Penne, cook until tender (340 gram)
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Open on YouTube ↗Add penne to boiling salted water, stir, and cook until tender.
STEP 2 OF 11
Butterfly the Chicken
USES
Chicken Breast, butterfly lengthwise (680 gram)
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Open on YouTube ↗Slice each chicken breast horizontally through the middle to create thinner pieces.
STEP 3 OF 11
Pat Chicken Dry
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Open on YouTube ↗Use paper towels to pat all chicken pieces dry on both sides.
STEP 4 OF 11
Season Chicken
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Salt (0 as needed)·Black Pepper (0 as needed)
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Open on YouTube ↗Season both sides of each chicken piece generously with salt and pepper.
STEP 5 OF 11
Sear Chicken
USES
Olive Oil (1 tablespoon)·Butter (Unsalted), divided (30 gram)
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Open on YouTube ↗Heat pan on medium-high, add oil and butter, then cook chicken uncovered for about four minutes per side.
STEP 6 OF 11
Check and Rest Chicken
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Open on YouTube ↗Check chicken reaches 165°F internally, then transfer to a plate, keeping pan juices.
STEP 7 OF 11
Sauté Garlic and Herbs
USES
Garlic, whole cloves (6 clove)·Rosemary (Fresh), toast in butter (3 gram)
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Open on YouTube ↗Add butter, whole garlic cloves, and rosemary to the same pan and sauté until fragrant.
STEP 8 OF 11
Add Broth and Cream
USES
Clear Chicken Broth (240 ml)·Cream, warmed (240 ml)
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Open on YouTube ↗Pour in chicken broth, stir, then add warmed half-and-half or cream and keep stirring.
STEP 9 OF 11
Simmer the Sauce
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Open on YouTube ↗Simmer the creamy sauce for about three minutes until it thickens slightly.
STEP 10 OF 11
Slice Chicken
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Open on YouTube ↗Slice the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces small enough to fit on a fork.
STEP 11 OF 11
Combine Chicken and Pasta
USES
Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated (0 as needed)
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Open on YouTube ↗Add sliced chicken with any resting juices into the sauce, then toss in the cooked pasta.
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