Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta Recipe
Creamy, garlicky, and savory, this Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta is an easy dinner that comes together in one pan. Juicy seasoned chicken thighs are served over a rich garlic cream sauce that coats every strand of pasta.
Servings: 2 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 1/2 small onion finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp reserved pasta water
Optional Garnish:
- Freshly grated Parmesan
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- Chives
Instructions
- Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- Season the chicken thighs on both sides with the salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, rubbing the seasoning into the meat.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until 1 minute before al dente. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the pasta water before draining.
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat with a bit of oil. Add the chicken thighs and sear for about 5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add a little more oil if needed. Add the onions and garlic and cook until softened and fragrant. Stir in the heavy cream, light soy sauce, sugar, and reserved pasta water. Simmer until the sauce begins to thicken.
- Return the chicken to the pan and coat it in the sauce, then remove it and set it aside. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss until every strand is coated and the sauce has reduced to a rich, creamy consistency.
- Thinly slice the chicken and serve it over the pasta.
- Optionally garnish with freshly grated Parmesan, black pepper, and chives.
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Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. I like to store the sliced chicken on top of the pasta rather than mixed in, so the chicken keeps its texture.
- Like any cream-based sauce, it will thicken once chilled. That is totally normal.
- Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat with a splash of cream, milk, or water, stirring gently until creamy again. The microwave works too with a tablespoon of milk or water.
Nutrition
Calories: 860kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 54g