_Picture this_ โ Youโre about to discover a recipe thatโs been stealing hearts at every family gathering Iโve hosted. This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta isnโt just another dinner recipe; itโs pure comfort in a bowl thatโll have everyone fighting for seconds (and trust me, Iโve seen it happen! ๐).
Let me tell you, ladies and gents, as someone whoโs tested countless recipes in my kitchen (and had my fair share of disasters), this oneโs a certified crowd-pleaser. Itโs got that perfect balance of creamy, garlicky goodness thatโll make your taste buds dance!
What Youโll Need (because weโre all about being prepared!):
โ 1 pound fettuccine pasta
โ 4 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
โ 6 cloves garlic (yes, really โ weโre not afraid of garlic here!)
โ 2 cups heavy cream
โ 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan (none of that pre-grated stuff, honey!)
โ 4 tablespoons butter
โ Fresh parsley
โ Salt and pepper to taste
โ A splash of white wine (optional, but mama needs her cooking juice ๐)
Now, letโs get cooking!
1. First things first, get that pasta water boiling. Donโt forget to salt it like the Mediterranean Sea!
1. While thatโs happening, season your chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Heat some olive oil in a large skillet and cook that chicken until itโs golden brown. Set it aside and try not to sneak too many pieces (I know itโs tempting!).
1. In the same pan (because who wants extra dishes?), melt that butter and sautรฉ the garlic until itโs fragrant. Pour in the cream and white wine if youโre feeling fancy.
1. Let it simmer until it starts to thicken โ this is where the magic happens! Add the Parmesan cheese gradually, stirring until itโs smooth and dreamy.
Hey! While weโre waiting for that sauce to thicken, donโt forget to follow me on Newsbreak for more delicious recipes thatโll make you the star of any dinner party! ๐โโ๏ธ
1. Toss in your cooked pasta and chicken, making sure everything gets coated in that heavenly sauce. Add some pasta water if needed to get that perfect consistency.
1. Finish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan because, honestly, can you ever have too much cheese?
The result? A dish thatโs restaurant-worthy but made right in your kitchen! Itโs creamy, itโs garlicky, and itโs absolutely divine. My husband actually proposed to me again after trying this (okay, maybe Iโm exaggerating, but only slightly! ๐).
Pro tip: Want to make it even more indulgent? Add some crispy bacon bits on top. I wonโt tell your diet if you donโt!
Listen, darlings, if you enjoyed this recipe as much as my family does, please drop a comment below! Iโd love to hear your thoughts and any tweaks you made to make it your own. And donโt forget to follow me on Newsbreak for more recipes thatโll make your family think youโve been secretly taking culinary classes!
Until next time, keep cooking with love (and maybe a little sass)! ๐โจ
