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The Hook (Intro):
Looking for a restaurant-quality meal without the hour-long prep? This Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta is the ultimate comfort food. Featuring tender, golden-brown grilled chicken bites and a velvety, garlic-infused cream sauce, it’s a 20-minute miracle that your family (and your Pinterest followers) will obsess over.
Ingredients:
For the Golden Grilled Chicken:
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Chicken Breast: 1 lb (500g), cut into bite-sized cubes.
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Olive Oil: 2 tbsp.
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Seasoning Blend: 1 tsp each of smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried oregano, sea salt, and cracked black pepper.
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Lemon Juice: 1 tbsp (for that bright, zesty finish).
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce & Pasta:
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Pasta: 10 oz (300g) Linguine or Fettuccine.
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Fresh Garlic: 4 cloves, minced.
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Unsalted Butter: 2 tbsp.
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Heavy Cream: 1 ½ cups.
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Parmesan Cheese: ½ cup, freshly grated.
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Fresh Parsley: For garnish.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Sear the Chicken: In a large bowl, toss the chicken cubes with olive oil and the seasoning blend. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken until golden brown and cooked through (about 3-4 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
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Boil the Pasta: Cook your pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
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The Signature Sauce: In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and let it simmer gently for 2 minutes. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and thick.
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The Toss: Add the cooked pasta to the sauce. If it’s too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water. Toss until every strand is coated in that garlic gold.
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Serve: Top the pasta with your grilled chicken bites. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan.
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Meal Prep: The chicken can be marinated up to 24 hours in advance for deeper flavor.
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Veggie Boost: Stir in baby spinach or sun-dried tomatoes at the end for extra color and nutrients.
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Low Carb Option: This garlic cream sauce works beautifully over zucchini noodles (zoodles) or roasted cauliflower.
