Description
This creamy white sauce pasta with chicken is rich, smooth, and packed with comforting flavor. Tender pasta, juicy chicken, and a silky garlic-Parmesan sauce make it a perfect restaurant-style meal at home.
Ingredients
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12 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
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2 boneless chicken breasts, sliced
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2 tbsp olive oil
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Salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste
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2 tbsp butter
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour
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2 cups warm milk or half-and-half
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
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Chopped parsley or basil, for garnish
Instructions
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Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain.
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Sear seasoned chicken in olive oil until golden and cooked. Set aside.
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In the same pan, melt butter. Add flour and whisk to form roux.
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Gradually whisk in warm milk. Cook until thickened, then stir in garlic and cheese.
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Add chicken and pasta to the sauce. Toss to coat. Adjust with pasta water as needed.
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Serve hot with extra Parmesan and herbs.
Notes
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For richer sauce, use half milk and half cream
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Add spinach, peas, or mushrooms for variety
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Store leftovers up to 3 days and reheat gently
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Pasta
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Calories: ~575 per serving