Creamy Chicken Pasta

Ingredients

• 2 pieces (about 300g) boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 200 g pasta (fettuccine or penne)
• 150 ml heavy cream
• 50 g parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and slice.

3. 3

   In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat, add garlic, and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the cream and simmer 2-3 minutes, then stir in parmesan until melted and smooth.

4. 4

   Add the pasta and sliced chicken to the sauce, tossing with a splash of pasta water if needed to loosen. Season to taste, top with parsley, and serve warm.