Creamy Chicken Pasta with Parmesan
A rich and creamy pasta dish with tender chicken, aromatic herbs, and a delicious creamy sauce. Perfect for a comforting meal!
Ingredients
- 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
- Prepare the Chicken:
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- 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.
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- Prepare the Sauce:
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- 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.
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- Combine Ingredients for the Sauce:
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- 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.
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- Add Pasta:
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- 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.
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- Serve and Enjoy:
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- Serve the creamy chicken pasta warm, garnished with extra parmesan and basil if desired.
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