Description
This creamy, cheesy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is comfort food at its best. Packed with flavor and ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a weeknight dinner hero. Discover the 5 secrets that make this recipe irresistible!
Ingredients
Pasta and Chicken
Linguine: 300 g (10.5 oz)
Chicken Breasts: 3, cut into bite-sized pieces (about 525 g or 18.5 oz)
Cornflour (Cornstarch): 2 tbsp
Salt: ½ tsp
Black Pepper: ½ tsp
Garlic Powder: ½ tsp
Oil: 3 tbsp
For the Sauce
Onion: 1 small, finely chopped
Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
Salt: ¼ tsp
Black Pepper: ½ tsp
Chicken Stock: 180 ml (¾ cup) – use water plus 2 stock cubes if needed
Double (Heavy) Cream: 180 ml (¾ cup)
Lemon Juice: 1 tbsp (about half a lemon)
Parmesan Cheese: 50 g (½ cup), finely grated
To Serve
Fresh Parsley: Small bunch, finely chopped
Black Pepper: To taste
Grated Parmesan: For sprinkling
Instructions
1. Cook the Pasta
Cook 300 g (10.5 oz) linguine according to the package instructions. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water. Set the pasta aside.
2. Prepare the Chicken
While the pasta cooks, place 3 chopped chicken breasts in a bowl. Sprinkle with 2 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch), 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder. Toss to coat the chicken evenly.
3. Cook the Chicken
Heat 3 tbsp oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and fry for 6-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and keep it warm.
4. Sauté the Onion
If there’s not much oil left in the pan, add a splash more. Add 1 small chopped onion and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often, until just softened.
5. Add Garlic and Seasoning
Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
6. Make the Sauce
Pour in 180 ml (3/4 cup) strong chicken stock and 180 ml (3/4 cup) double (heavy) cream. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for 3 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in 1 tbsp lemon juice.
7. Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked linguine to the pan. Sprinkle over 50 g (1/2 cup) finely grated parmesan cheese. Use tongs to toss the pasta in the sauce until well coated. If the sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
8. Finish the Dish
Return the cooked chicken to the pan and stir through. Heat for another minute to warm the chicken.
9. Serve
Divide the pasta between bowls. Top with chopped fresh parsley, extra black pepper, and more grated parmesan if desired.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker version.
Swap in whole wheat or gluten-free pasta as needed.
Add a handful of spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American/Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 125mg