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Creamy Chicken Pasta
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- 1
Boil 12 ounces fettuccine or penne in well-salted water until 2 minutes shy of tender. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
- 2
Season 1 pound boneless chicken breasts with ¾ teaspoon kosher salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Sear in 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high for 4–6 minutes per side, until browned and 165°F; rest 5 minutes, then slice.
- 3
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in the skillet. Add 3 minced garlic cloves for 30 seconds, then whisk in 1 cup heavy cream. Simmer 3–4 minutes; stir in ¾ cup grated Parmesan until smooth and lightly thickened.
- 4
Toss the pasta and sliced chicken through the sauce for 1–2 minutes. Add pasta water a few tablespoons at a time until the sauce clings to the noodles. Finish with parsley and a squeeze of lemon while the pasta is hot.