A rich and creamy pasta dish with tender chicken, aromatic herbs, and a delicious creamy sauce. Perfect for a comforting meal!

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Creamy Chicken Pasta with Parmesan

Ingredients

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• Chicken thighs (or chicken breast, if preferred)
• Chicken seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
• Olive oil (for roasting)
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon butter
• Milk (about 1 cup, adjust to desired sauce consistency)
• Parmesan cheese, grated (about ½ cup, more if desired)
• Cooking cream (about 1/2 cup)
• Cooked pasta (your choice of pasta, e.g., penne or fettuccine)
• Fresh basil (a few leaves, chopped)
• Pasta water (a little reserved from boiling pasta)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken:

   1. • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
      • Season the chicken thighs with chicken seasoning and a bit of olive oil.
      • Roast in the oven for about 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.

2. Prepare the Sauce:

   1. • While the chicken roasts, finely chop the onion and garlic.
      • In a pan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat.
      • Add the onion and garlic to the pan and sauté for about 2 minutes, or until softened and fragrant.

3. Combine Ingredients for the Sauce:

   1. • Once the chicken is ready, shred it into bite-sized pieces.
      • Add the shredded chicken to the pan with the onions and garlic.
      • Pour in the milk and stir in the parmesan cheese.
      • Add the cooking cream and stir everything together.
      • Let the sauce simmer for about 1 minute to thicken slightly.

4. Add Pasta:

   1. • Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, along with a little bit of reserved pasta water to adjust the consistency of the sauce.
      • Add fresh basil and stir everything together.
      • Let it cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine and the pasta to absorb the sauce.

5. Serve and Enjoy:

   1. • Serve the creamy chicken pasta warm, garnished with extra parmesan and basil if desired.