Description
Creamy garlic chicken pasta brings Italian comfort to your dinner table with minimal effort. Silky sauce coats tender chicken and perfectly al dente pasta, creating a luxurious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (453 g) chicken tenders, or chicken breasts cut into 1-inch strips
Seasonings for Chicken:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Cooking Fats:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
Pasta and Sauce Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (227 g) farfalle pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 to 8 large garlic cloves, finely chopped (about 3 tablespoons)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ cups (300 g) chicken broth
- ⅓ cup (75 g) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice, adjust to taste
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare a large pot of salted water for pasta cooking, ensuring a perfect boil for the farfalle.
- Carefully pat chicken tenders dry and create a robust seasoning blend using garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Warm a skillet with olive oil and butter over medium-high heat, creating a golden searing environment for the chicken.
- Cook chicken until exterior turns a rich golden brown and interior reaches complete doneness, then transfer to a warm plate.
- Submerge farfalle into boiling water, cooking slightly less than package instructions to maintain an al dente texture.
- Utilize the same skillet to craft a fragrant base by melting butter and adding olive oil, then introducing minced garlic, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
- Sprinkle flour into the aromatic mixture, stirring thoroughly to eliminate dry pockets, then gradually incorporate chicken broth for a silky smooth consistency.
- Allow sauce to bubble and thicken, developing a rich, creamy foundation.
- Introduce heavy cream and a bright splash of lemon juice, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper to enhance flavor profile.
- Transfer drained pasta directly into the sauce, gently tossing to ensure complete coating and allowing pasta to finish cooking within the creamy mixture.
- Slice cooked chicken into elegant bite-sized pieces, artfully arranging over the pasta.
- Plate the creamy pasta, garnishing with fresh parsley and a generous shower of shaved Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately, presenting a harmonious blend of creamy texture and vibrant flavors.
Notes
- Culinary adventure starts with perfectly seasoned chicken, ensuring each tender bite bursts with garlic and spice sensations.
- Transforming simple ingredients into a creamy pasta masterpiece requires strategic cooking techniques that elevate everyday meal prep.
- Balancing rich cream sauce with bright lemon undertones creates a harmonious flavor profile that surprises and delights taste buds with unexpected complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 59 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg