Description
Creamy and flavorful Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a satisfying meal that’s perfect for a cozy night in. Tender chicken pieces are coated in a savory garlic parmesan sauce and served over linguine, creating a delicious dish that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 3 chicken breasts, chopped into bite-size pieces (about 525g or 18.5oz)
- 2 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch in US)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 3 tbsp oil
For the Sauce:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 180 ml (3/4 cup) strong chicken stock
- 180 ml (3/4 cup) double (heavy) cream
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 50 g (1/2 cup) finely grated parmesan cheese
- Small bunch of fresh parsley, finely chopped
For Serving:
- 300 g (10.5 oz) linguine
- Additional black pepper and grated parmesan for topping
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook the linguine according to package instructions, reserving 1 cup of pasta cooking water.
- Prepare the Chicken: Coat chicken with cornflour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Fry in oil until golden and cooked through.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: Sauté onion, garlic, salt, and pepper until fragrant.
- Create the Sauce: Add stock and cream to the pan, simmer, then stir in lemon juice.
- Combine Ingredients: Add cooked pasta to the sauce, sprinkle with parmesan, and mix well.
- Finish the Dish: Add chicken back to the pan, heat through, then garnish with parsley, black pepper, and parmesan before serving.
Notes
- You can adjust the thickness of the sauce by adding reserved pasta water as needed.
- Feel free to customize the dish with additional vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta, Creamy Pasta Recipe, Easy Chicken Pasta, Comfort Food