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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta: 30-Minute One-Pan Weeknight Dinner

This creamy garlic parmesan chicken pasta delivers restaurant-quality dinner perfection in just 30 minutes using one pan with simple ingredients. The dish combines tender halal chicken breast with a rich, cheesy garlic sauce for a comforting pasta meal that's fast, flavorful, and requires minimal cleanup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb halal chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 8 oz pasta of choice (penne, fettuccine, or linguine work well)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp butter or ghee
  • 1 cup heavy cream (halal-certified)
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Season the halal chicken pieces with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  2. While chicken cooks, boil pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet used for chicken, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Add grated parmesan cheese to the sauce, stirring constantly until melted and smooth. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet along with the drained pasta. Toss everything together until evenly coated in the creamy garlic sauce.

Notes

Use freshly grated parmesan cheese rather than pre-shredded varieties. Don't overcook the garlic - just sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stores well in refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat with splash of broth or cream.