Serves: 2–4
Prep & Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 200 g pasta (any quick-cooking type, like angel hair or thin spaghetti)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 200 g chicken breast, thinly sliced
- ½ cup heavy cream or coconut cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or dried herbs
- Fresh parsley or basil, chopped, for garnish
Instructions:
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Cook the pasta:
- Boil pasta according to package instructions (usually 3–5 minutes for thin pasta). Drain and set aside.
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Cook the chicken:
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chicken slices and cook 3–4 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
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Make the creamy sauce:
- Reduce heat to low. Add cream and Parmesan cheese. Stir until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Season with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs.
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Combine:
- Toss cooked pasta into the skillet with the creamy chicken sauce. Mix well to coat evenly.
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Serve:
- Garnish with chopped parsley or basil. Serve immediately.
💡 Tips:
- Add veggies like spinach, cherry tomatoes, or zucchini for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Can be made dairy-free using coconut cream and nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.
- Perfect for a quick dinner party dish—ready in 10 minutes, looks fancy, tastes amazing!
