Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta
A quick and comforting pasta dish featuring golden chicken in a rich, garlicky cream sauce finished with parmesan. Simple, satisfying, and perfect for an easy midweek dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 600g chicken breast or thighs, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 300g pasta (penne or tagliatelle)
- 250ml double cream
- 50g grated parmesan
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional Extras
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
- 100g spinach
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
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Step 1
Cooking Instructions
Cook the Pasta
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Step 2
Cook the pasta in well-salted boiling water according to packet instructions.
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Step 3
Reserve a little pasta water, then drain.
Cook the Chicken
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Step 4
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
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Step 5
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
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Step 6
Cook for 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through, then remove and set aside.
Garlic Butter Base
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Step 7
Lower the heat to medium and add the butter to the pan.
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Step 8
Stir in the garlic (and chilli flakes if using) and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Make it Creamy
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Step 9
Pour in the double cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
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Step 10
Stir in the parmesan until melted and smooth.
Combine
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Step 11
Return the chicken to the pan and add the cooked pasta.
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Step 12
Toss to coat, loosening with a splash of pasta water if needed.
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Step 13
Stir through spinach if using until wilted.
Serve
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Step 14
Taste and adjust seasoning.
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Step 15
Finish with parsley and extra parmesan if desired.
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