A rich, silky pasta dish that feels special but comes together fast — perfect for family dinners or date nights.
📝 Ingredients
350 g (12 oz) pasta (fettuccine, penne, or linguine)
2 chicken breasts, sliced
Salt & black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup chicken broth
¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
👩🍳 Instructions
Cook the pasta Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
Cook the chicken Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Heat butter and olive oil in a large pan. Sear chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Make the sauce In the same pan, sauté garlic for 30 seconds (don’t brown). Pour in chicken broth and scrape the pan. Add cream and simmer 2–3 minutes.
Combine Stir in Parmesan until smooth. Add pasta and chicken back to the pan. Toss well, adding reserved pasta water if needed for silkiness.
Serve Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.
💡 Tips & Variations
Add mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor
Use half-and-half for a lighter version
A pinch of chili flakes adds warmth
Finish with a squeeze of lemon to balance richness
🍽️ Perfect With
Garlic bread
Green salad
Roasted vegetables
If you want, I can turn this into a one-pot version, baked pasta, or a short viral Facebook caption 🌸
