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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken

Golden pan-seared chicken in a rich garlic parmesan sauce over pasta. A weeknight favorite that feels fancy.

35 min total 4 servings
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Ingredients

  • chicken breast1.5 lb chicken breast (pounded thin)
  • fettuccine12 oz fettuccine
  • garlic4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • heavy cream1 cup heavy cream
  • parmesan1/2 cup parmesan (grated)
  • butter2 tbsp butter
  • olive oil1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt1/2 tsp salt
  • black pepper1/4 tsp black pepper
  • fresh parsley2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Steps

  1. 1

    Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

    medium-high
  3. 3

    Sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

    medium-high5-6 minutes per side
  4. 4

    Remove the chicken and set aside. Melt the butter in the same pan.

    medium
  5. 5

    Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

    medium1 minute
  6. 6

    Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.

    medium
  7. 7

    Stir in the parmesan and cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens.

    medium3-4 minutes
  8. 8

    Meanwhile, boil the fettuccine in salted water for 8-10 minutes until al dente.

    8-10 minutes
  9. 9

    Slice the chicken, toss the pasta in the sauce, and top with chicken and parsley.