Creamy Chicken Garlic Pasta (Printable Version)
Creamy pasta with garlic, Parmesan, and tender chicken—ready in 30 minutes and packed with comforting flavor.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, butterflied
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8 oz Brami fusilli pasta
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 medium onion, finely diced
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 cup heavy cream
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1/2 cup whole milk
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
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3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
# Steps:
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Combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili flakes, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Rub the seasoning blend onto the butterflied chicken breasts and drizzle with olive oil. Set aside to marinate while preparing the remaining ingredients.
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Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked through. Remove from the skillet and let it rest.
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In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter. Add diced onion and sauté for about 3 minutes until translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook until aromatic.
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Pour in heavy cream and milk, then gradually whisk in the flour to avoid lumps. Add remaining paprika, garlic powder, and chili flakes. Simmer for 5–7 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring often, until the sauce thickens.
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Boil Brami fusilli in salted water following package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water and drain the pasta.
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Add Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley to the sauce, stirring until smooth. Add the drained pasta and toss to coat evenly. If the sauce is too thick, incorporate a splash of reserved pasta water.
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Slice the rested chicken and place over the creamy pasta. Garnish with additional parsley and Parmesan before serving.
# Notes:
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Allow the chicken to rest at room temperature before searing for even cooking.
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To maintain a smooth sauce, avoid letting the cream boil during simmering.
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Generously salt the pasta water to enhance the pasta’s flavor.