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Garlic Bliss Chicken Pasta: A Comforting, Flavor-Packed Delight

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Garlic Bliss Chicken Pasta—a creamy, garlicky dish packed with tender chicken, rich parmesan sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta. A must-try for any pasta lover!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 stick butter
  • 6 large cloves garlic minced
  • 2/3 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1-3 tablespoons hot sauce adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley minced
  • 1 lb penne pasta
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast or tenders
  • 2 tablespoons poultry seasoning or all-purpose seasoning
  • 8 oz block cream cheese cut into cubes
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated or shredded
  • 1 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • Optional: Garlic bread or breadsticks

Method
 

  1. Make the Garlic Parmesan Sauce
  2. Melt butter partially in a medium bowl.
  3. Mix in the remaining sauce ingredients and set aside.
  4. Season and Cook the Chicken
  5. Coat the chicken with olive oil and season well.
  6. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  7. Flip, reduce heat to low, and add a spoonful of the garlic parmesan sauce to the chicken.
  8. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, then remove from heat. Cover with foil and let it rest before slicing.
  9. Prepare the Creamy Parmesan Sauce
  10. In the same skillet, add the remaining garlic parmesan sauce, cubed cream cheese, and heavy cream.
  11. Stir over medium-low heat until the cream cheese melts into a smooth sauce.
  12. Combine Everything
  13. Cook the penne pasta al dente in salted water, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
  14. Stir the chicken into the creamy sauce, then add the pasta water and cooked pasta.
  15. Toss everything together, adding extra parmesan, parsley, and red pepper flakes for flavor.
  16. Serve warm with garlic bread or breadsticks.
Crockpot Instructions
  1. Place seasoned chicken in the crockpot and cover with garlic parmesan sauce, cubed cream cheese, and heavy cream.
  2. Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours until chicken is tender.
  3. Shred the chicken, mix everything together, and keep on warm.
  4. Cook pasta separately and mix into the crockpot with extra parmesan, parsley, and red pepper flakes before serving.

Notes

  • Swap penne for fettuccine, rigatoni, or bowtie pasta for variety.
  • Add broccoli or spinach for a veggie twist.
  • Use milk instead of heavy cream for a lighter version.

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