{"id":2375,"date":"2026-02-27T19:18:32","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T19:18:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=2375"},"modified":"2026-02-27T19:18:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T19:18:32","slug":"creamy-garlic-chicken-pasta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=2375","title":{"rendered":"Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta (Full Detailed Recipe)<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This is a rich, comforting, restaurant-style meal that you can easily make at home. It\u2019s perfect for dinner with family or guests, and the sauce is creamy, flavorful, and absolutely delicious.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Ingredients (Serves 4\u20135)<\/h2>\n<h3>For the Chicken:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>2 large chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon paprika<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon Italian seasoning<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons olive oil<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon butter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>For the Pasta:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>400g (14 oz) pasta (penne or fettuccine works best)<\/li>\n<li>Water for boiling<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon salt (for pasta water)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>3 tablespoons butter<\/li>\n<li>5 cloves garlic (minced)<\/li>\n<li>1 small onion (finely chopped)<\/li>\n<li>1 cup heavy cream<\/li>\n<li>1 cup milk<\/li>\n<li>1 cup grated Parmesan cheese<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon salt (or to taste)<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon chili flakes (optional)<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon dried oregano<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon dried basil<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup pasta water (reserved)<\/li>\n<li>Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1>\u00a0Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h1>\n<h2>Step 1: Prepare the Chicken<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. This helps them brown properly.<\/li>\n<li>Season both sides with salt, black pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.<\/li>\n<li>Heat olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium-high heat.<\/li>\n<li>Place the chicken in the pan and cook for about 5\u20137 minutes on each side.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure the inside is fully cooked (no pink in the center).<\/li>\n<li>Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest for 5\u201310 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Slice it into thin strips.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Resting the chicken keeps it juicy and tender.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 2: Cook the Pasta<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Bring a large pot of water to a boil.<\/li>\n<li>Add 1 tablespoon of salt.<\/li>\n<li>Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions (usually 8\u201312 minutes).<\/li>\n<li>Before draining, save \u00bd cup of pasta water.<\/li>\n<li>Drain the pasta and set aside.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The salted water gives flavor to the pasta from the inside.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 3: Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>In the same pan used for chicken (don\u2019t clean it \u2014 the flavor stays!), melt 3 tablespoons butter.<\/li>\n<li>Add chopped onion and cook for 3\u20134 minutes until soft.<\/li>\n<li>Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant (don\u2019t burn it).<\/li>\n<li>Pour in heavy cream and milk. Stir gently.<\/li>\n<li>Add salt, black pepper, oregano, basil, and chili flakes.<\/li>\n<li>Let the sauce simmer on low heat for 5\u20137 minutes until it thickens.<\/li>\n<li>Add grated Parmesan cheese slowly while stirring.<\/li>\n<li>If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The pasta water helps the sauce become silky and smooth.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 4: Combine Everything<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Add the cooked pasta to the sauce.<\/li>\n<li>Mix well so every piece is coated.<\/li>\n<li>Add the sliced chicken on top or mix it into the pasta.<\/li>\n<li>Let everything cook together for 2\u20133 minutes on low heat.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>\u00a0Final Touch<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Garnish with fresh parsley.<\/li>\n<li>Add extra Parmesan if you like.<\/li>\n<li>Serve hot.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1>\u00a0Tips for Best Results<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>Use freshly grated Parmesan for better melting.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t overcook the chicken \u2014 it becomes dry.<\/li>\n<li>If you want vegetables, you can add mushrooms, spinach, or broccoli.<\/li>\n<li>For extra richness, add a little cream cheese.<\/li>\n<li>For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1>\u00a0Serving Suggestions<\/h1>\n<p>This dish goes perfectly with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Garlic bread<\/li>\n<li>Fresh green salad<\/li>\n<li>Roasted vegetables<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; \u00a0Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta (Full Detailed Recipe) &nbsp; This is a rich, comforting, restaurant-style meal that you can easily&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2376,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2375","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home","category-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2375","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2375"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2375\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2377,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2375\/revisions\/2377"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/2376"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2375"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2375"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2375"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}