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Garlic Chicken Pasta

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A comforting and quick garlic chicken pasta dish that uses pantry staples and is perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz (340 g) pasta (penne, fusilli, or spaghetti)
  • 1 lb (450 g) boneless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup pasta cooking water reserved
  • 1/4 cup cream or milk (optional)
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil or parsley, torn
  • 1 lemon, for juice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until just before al dente. Reserve one cup of pasta water and drain the pasta.
  2. Heat olive oil in a wide skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and brown until cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. In the same pan add chopped onion and cook until soft, then add garlic and cook for 30 to 60 seconds.
  4. Pour in crushed tomatoes and a splash of pasta water. Let simmer for a few minutes. Stir in cream if using.
  5. Add drained pasta to the pan and toss so the sauce coats the pasta. Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
  6. Return chicken to the pan and heat through. Stir in parmesan and torn basil, then squeeze lemon over the top. Season with salt and pepper.

Notes

Serve hot on warmed plates with extra grated parmesan and a green salad or garlic bread on the side. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.

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