Creamy Chicken Pasta Recipe
Creamy chicken pasta is a rich and easy dinner made with garlic, parmesan, and lemon.Tender chicken is served over silky pasta coated in a smooth cream sauce.Ready in 30 minutes, it’s perfect for weeknight meals.
Ingredients
- 200 grams dried pasta or 300 grams fresh pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves roughly chopped
- ¾ cup cream
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 50 grams parmesan finely grated
- Lemon zest and extra rosemary to finish
Instructions
- Cook pasta in well-salted boiling water, undercooking by 1 minute. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Flatten the chicken breast to even thickness. Season with salt and pepper, then dust with flour.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat and cook chicken for about 2 minutes per side or until done. Wrap in foil and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook gently for 1 minute without browning.
- Add rosemary and cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add parmesan in batches, stirring until melted between additions.
- Stir in black pepper and lemon juice.
- Add ¼ cup reserved pasta water and simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add pasta and toss well. Let it cook gently for 1–2 minutes.
- Slice chicken and serve on top or mix into the creamy chicken pasta.
- Finish with lemon zest, extra rosemary, and more parmesan if desired.
Notes
- You can use chicken thighs instead of breast for extra juiciness.
- Add spinach or mushrooms for extra vegetables.
- Serve with garlic bread or a fresh salad.