One-Pot Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta

Ingredients

• 500 g chicken breast (Diced)
• 1 tsp salt (For seasoning the chicken)
• 1 tsp paprika (For seasoning the chicken)
• 0.5 tsp black pepper (For seasoning the chicken)
• 1 tsp garlic powder (For seasoning the chicken)
• 1 tsp dried parsley (For seasoning the chicken)
• olive oil (For cooking the chicken; amount not specified)
• 1 heaped tbsp butter (For the sauce)
• 5.5 cloves garlic (Crushed; 5–6 cloves)
• salt (To taste, for the sauce)
• 1 tsp black pepper (For the sauce)
• 1 tsp chilli flakes (For the sauce)
• 1.5 tsp Italian seasoning (For the sauce)
• 200 ml double cream (Heavy cream)
• 300 g pasta (Use dried pasta)
• 500 ml water (For cooking the pasta)
• 150 g mozzarella cheese (Grated)

Steps

1. 1

   Dice the chicken into evenly sized pieces. Season it with the salt, paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried parsley, tossing until thoroughly coated.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set it aside.

3. 3

   Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the same pan, allowing it to melt while loosening any browned bits from the bottom.

4. 4

   Add the crushed garlic and fry for about 30–60 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.

5. 5

   Add the sauce spices: salt to taste, black pepper, chilli flakes, and Italian seasoning. Stir and cook for about 30 seconds.

6. 6

   Pour in a small splash of the measured water and stir immediately to keep the spices and garlic from scorching.

7. 7

   Add the double cream and stir until combined. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer; do not allow it to boil vigorously.

8. 8

   Add the dried pasta and the remaining water. Stir so the pasta is coated and submerged as much as possible.

9. 9

   Cover the pan with a lid and simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the pasta is tender and cooked to your liking, usually about 10–15 minutes. Add a small splash of water if the sauce becomes too thick before the pasta is done.

10. 10

    Return the cooked chicken and any juices from the plate to the pan. Stir until evenly distributed and heated through.

11. 11

    Add the grated mozzarella and stir until melted into the sauce. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

12. 12

    Serve the creamy chicken pasta hot.

Notes

The source does not specify the amount of olive oil, so use enough to coat the pan. Keep the sauce at a gentle simmer and stir periodically while the pasta cooks to prevent sticking. Serve immediately for the creamiest texture.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• one-pot
• pasta
• chicken
• creamy
• family-friendly
• weeknight dinner
• stovetop