Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta
A rich and comforting pasta dish made with tender chicken, plenty of garlic, and a cheesy cream sauce. Quick and easy to make in one pan, perfect for a cosy family dinner.
Servings: 6
Calories: 615kcal
Ingredients
- 400 g pasta of your choice
- 4 chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter plus more if needed
- 6 garlic cloves finely chopped or crushed
- 150 ml chicken stock
- 250 ml double cream
- 50 g Parmesan cheese grated
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped (to serve)
- Optional: pinch of chilli flakes
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pan of salted boiling water according to packet instructions. Reserve a mug of cooking water before draining.
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the garlic and cook gently for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the chicken stock and double cream. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until melted. Season with salt, pepper, and chilli flakes (if using).
- Return the chicken to the pan, then add the drained pasta. Toss well to coat, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 615kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 224mg | Sodium: 442mg | Potassium: 725mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1191IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 229mg | Iron: 2mg
