Creamy Chicken Pasta
Penne in a garlicky cream sauce with pan-seared chicken.
Creamy Chicken Pasta is penne in a garlicky cream sauce with pan-seared chicken. This creamy chicken pasta recipe takes about 30 min from start to finish and serves 3. Every step below has been cooked and checked in a home kitchen, with quantities you can follow.
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How to make Creamy Chicken Pasta
- 1
Boil pasta
Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Keep ½ cup pasta water.
- 2
Cook chicken
Season and sear chicken in butter until golden. Set aside.
- 3
Make the sauce
Sauté garlic in butter, stir in flour, then milk slowly. Simmer until thick; add cheese and herbs.
- 4
Toss
Add chicken, pasta and vegetables. Loosen with pasta water.
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Pro tips
- Starchy pasta water makes the sauce silky.
- Take the pan off heat before adding cheese so it doesn't split.
Did you know?
Salt the pasta water well; it's the only chance to season the pasta itself.
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