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October 24, 2022 Chicken Breast

Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta

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Try this creamy garlic sauce recipe for your chicken breast and penne pasta. It is one of my favorite new chicken recipes!

I think I have found a new favorite chicken recipe.. and I do NOT take that lightly. It takes a lot for me to truly enjoy a full piece of chicken like this.. and OMG this was so good. I couldn't stop commenting how great this dish was the entire time I was eating.

Perfectly sear and cook the chicken breast cutlets. Then, serve the chicken over a creamy garlic and shallot sauce combined with pasta. Somewhat like an Alfredo sauce, but different. It really could not get any better than this!

Try this creamy garlic sauce recipe for your chicken breast and penne pasta.

Why Do I Love Creamy Garlic Sauce

I think I have found a new favorite chicken recipe.. and I do NOT take that lightly. It takes a lot for me to truly enjoy a full piece of chicken like this.. and OMG this was so good. I couldn't stop commenting how great this dish was the entire time I was eating.

This recipe is really not hard to make, at all. It just requires lots of simmering to thicken up the sauce.

Easily substitute the pasta for potatoes, rice, or a vegetable.

What You Need for the best Chicken Breast Recipe

These are the essential ingredients to make a creamy garlic chicken pasta; however, we can go over some suggestions and substitutions.

ingredients
  • Chicken broth
  • Fat-free half and half
  • Better Than Bouillon
  • Shallot
  • Garlic
  • Pasta
  • Chicken cutlets
Chicken Broth

This creamy garlic chicken breast recipe just screams chicken. We are going to put so much chicken flavor into this and the recipe is really going to shine!

The broth will provide a base for the sauce, without overdoing it on the cream. I use reduced sodium broth, as to not make this dish too salty. However, you can substitute a different broth if you wish.

Fat-Free Half and Half

This is what will really make this dish creamy. I tend to use fat-free items; however, you can use regular half and half.

There are many other milks that you can use instead of this; however, I have not tried them. You can try heavy whipping cream, milk, almond milk, or another substitute.

You can also add more broth and melt some cream cheese into the liquids to make the broth creamy.

Better Than Bouillon

This is going to add a ton of extra chicken flavor into your dish. This will help flavor the chicken broth while also helping it thicken up.

Shallot and Garlic

You can buy pre-minced garlic; however, I love mincing my own with this mini food processor. You can also use that for the shallot, depending on how big you like the pieces.

Pasta

I use penne pasta because it is my favorite pasta shape. However, you can use any type of pasta that you wish. This creamy garlic chicken pasta recipe would be amazing with spaghetti too.

I did use pasta; however, you can substitute your carb for rice, potatoes, or a vegetable.

Chicken Cutlets

This recipe is perfect for chicken cutlets since we will be cooking them on the stovetop. You want your chicken to be thinner, so it can cook without burning. Insta Cart brought me the thickest biggest cutlets; however, I worked around it.

You can use a chicken breast, or other cut of chicken; however, you will want to slice or pound them thinner to cook properly.

Creamy garlic chicken recipe

Quick Substitutions

Substitute the half and half for your favorite milk or cream.

Use any carb you like, to pour the sauce over. But, you can also try it with vegetables.

Try a different cut of chicken; however, be sure it is cut thin to cook properly.

How to make This Creamy Garlic Sauce for Chicken Recipe

Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain well and set aside. 

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. 

instructions

Season both sides of the chicken cutlets with the chicken seasonings blend, being sure to press into the chicken. 

Heat a pan over medium heat. Grease with cooking spray or drizzle some olive oil.

Add chicken cutlets and cook thoroughly, about 5 minutes per side. Then, remove to a clean plate. 

Drizzle the pan with oil or grease again. Add diced shallot and cook for about 2-3 minutes, until turning translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until golden and fragrant. 

Pour in the chicken broth and Bouillon. Mix together and bring to a simmer. Allow the mixture to simmer for five minutes, scraping the bottom occasionally.

Pour in the half and half. Allow the mixture to simmer for five minutes, scraping the bottom occasionally.

Add in the cooked pasta and bring to a simmer again. Allow the mixture to simmer for five minutes, until thickened, scraping the bottom occasionally.

Place the pasta with the creamy garlic sauce into a casserole dish. Add the cooked chicken breast pieces on top of the creamy garlic pasta and top with cheese, if desired. 

Bake in the oven for 10 minutes, to allow all the flavors to combine. 

Creamy garlic sauce for chicken

FAQs-

  • Use your favorite milk / cream
  • Substitute the meat
  • Serve over any carb or veggie

What to serve with creamy garlic chicken

Serve this with your favorite vegetable or a side salad.

  • Honey roasted carrots
  • Teriyaki broccoli
  • Maple bacon brussels sprouts

Some of my favorite similar recipes

  • Marry Me Chicken
  • Cajun Chicken Alfredo
  • Alfredo Sauce
  • Crock Pot Crack Chicken
  • Chicken Spaghetti

Don't forget to give this recipe a 5 STAR review if you loved it!


Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta

Try this creamy garlic sauce recipe for your chicken breast and penne pasta. It is one of my favorite new chicken recipes!

Try this creamy garlic sauce recipe for your chicken breast and penne pasta.

Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta

I think I have found my new favorite chicken recipe! This is a creamy garlic sauce, tossed with pasta. Served with a perfectly seared piece of chicken breast.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 50 mins
Course Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people
Calories 224 kcal

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Oven

Ingredients
 

Pasta Ingredients

  • 6 ounces penne pasta dry

Chicken Ingredients

  • 4 pieces chicken cutlets 4 ounces each
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 shallot diced
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon
  • 1 cup fat-free half and half
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1 teaspoon parsley
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain well and set aside. 
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. 
  • Season both sides of the chicken cutlets with the chicken seasonings blend, being sure to press into the chicken. 
  • Heat a pan over medium heat. Grease with cooking spray or drizzle some olive oil.
  • Add chicken cutlets and cook thoroughly, about 5 minutes per side. Then, remove to a clean plate. 
  • Drizzle the pan with oil or grease again. Add diced shallot and cook for about 2-3 minutes, until turning translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until golden and fragrant. 
  • Pour in the chicken broth and Bouillon. Mix together and bring to a simmer. Allow the mixture to simmer for five minutes, scraping the bottom occasionally.
  • Pour in the half and half and the seasonings, mixing together. Allow the mixture to simmer for five minutes, scraping the bottom occasionally.
  • Add in the cooked pasta and bring to a simmer again. Allow the mixture to simmer for five minutes, until thickened, scraping the bottom occasionally.
  • Place the pasta with the sauce into a casserole dish. Add the cooked chicken pieces on top and top with cheese, if desired. 
  • Bake in the oven for 10 minutes, to allow all the flavors to combine. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5 cupsCalories: 224kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 9gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 866mgPotassium: 333mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 101IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 114mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chicken Breast, Pasta
Course Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
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