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Turn everyday chicken and noodles into a showstopper loaded with creamy, cheesy garlic butter goodness. This meal comes together in about half an hour, feels like a treat from your favorite spot, and packs tons of flavor thanks to juicy chicken and a dreamy parmesan sauce.
When I cooked this for the first time, I couldn't believe how the buttery chicken and thick creamy sauce came together so easily in one pan. Had to make it again right away.
Delicious Essential Ingredients
- Italian Seasoning: Toss in to give it an herby punch
- Good Butter: Melts down into every bite for richness
- Fresh Parmesan: Save trouble and shred it yourself for the best melt
- Heavy Cream: Makes the sauce so smooth
- Fresh Garlic: Don’t be shy—load it up for flavor
- Chicken Breasts: Dice even so they all cook the same
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How To Pull It All Together
- Bringing It All Together:
- Mix chicken and noodles into the sauce, splash in that saved pasta water to smooth everything out.
- Add the Cheese:
- Slowly whisk in parmesan, keep stirring until it’s totally melted.
- Get the Sauce Going:
- Pour in cream and garlic, let it gently bubble so it gets thick and rich.
- Chicken Time:
- Sprinkle seasoning, cook until the pieces are browned and nice and juicy.
- Pasta Moves:
- Boil pasta till it still has a little chew, don’t forget to keep a bit of the cooking water.
This dish always takes me back to afternoons learning from my grandma in her little kitchen. She always told me to go slow when making the sauce so every part would turn smooth as silk.
Top Pairing Ideas
This is awesome with a cool green salad tossed in a tangy vinaigrette. Grab some garlic bread so you don’t waste any sauce. And if you’ve got wine, a cold Chardonnay works great here.
Fun Ways To Change It Up
Swap in shrimp if you want something different. Sauté some mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor. Want heat? Shake in a good dash of black pepper or red pepper flakes.
Best Way To Store
Toss leftovers in a sealed container for up to three days. Warm it back up gently on the stove, toss in a bit more cream if it’s thick. Try not to microwave or your sauce might split.
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This buttery chicken pasta is what I make whenever I want something everyone will love—whether it’s just us at home or a special night. The sauce hugs every piece of pasta, and the chicken always turns out so soft. It proves you don’t need fancy ingredients for awesome comfort food. You pretty much can’t mess this one up, so give it a try no matter your cooking level.