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A warm bowl of creamy chicken pasta with golden chicken strips and fresh parsley garnish.

Creamy Chicken Pasta

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces penne pasta
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into 1-inch strips
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Bring 4 quarts of salted water to a rolling boil in a stockpot.
  • Cook pasta according to manufacturer specifications until al dente; drain and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat.
  • Season chicken strips with salt, pepper, and oregano.
  • Add chicken to the pan and sear until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • Remove chicken from the pan and reduce heat to medium.
  • Add minced garlic to the residual oil and sauté for 60 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  • Pour in heavy cream and bring to a light simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Whisk in Parmesan cheese until melted and the emulsion is smooth.
  • Return chicken and cooked pasta to the pan, tossing thoroughly to coat the starch in the cream reduction.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.