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Garlicky Buttery Italian Chicken Pasta | 32-Min Cozy Warm Hearty

Easy Garlicky Buttery Italian Chicken Pasta Recipe

Garlicky buttery italian chicken pasta ready in 32 minutes. Try this cozy weeknight pasta family favorite. Discover comfort food perfection.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Easy Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 685

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb chicken breast
  • 1 lb pasta (penne or fettuccine)
  • 6 tbsp butter
  • 8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 cups fresh spinach

Method
 

  1. Pound chicken breasts to even thickness (about three-quarters inch), then season generously with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning on both sides. Cook in olive oil over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F, then set aside to rest for 3 minutes.
  2. While chicken rests, bring salted water to a rolling boil and add pasta, cooking according to package directions until al dente (usually 9-11 minutes). Reserve one cup of pasta water before draining.
  3. In the same pan used for chicken, melt 6 tablespoons butter over medium heat and add minced garlic, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, whisking to combine smoothly, then add grated parmesan cheese while stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy. This garlicky buttery italian chicken pasta achieves its signature silky texture through the emulsification of butter, cream, and cheese working together.
  5. Slice rested chicken into bite-sized pieces and return to the pan with cooked pasta, fresh spinach, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Toss everything together for 1-2 minutes until spinach wilts and pasta coats evenly, adding reserved pasta water if the sauce seems too thick.