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Creamy pasta with chicken and garlic

Creamy pasta with chicken and garlic

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • lb fusilli
  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • 1 shallot
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • ¼ tsp oregano
  • ¼ tsp basil
  • tsp thyme
  • ½ cup chicken stock
  • ½ cup cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • fresh basil
  • salt & pepper

Instructions
 

  • Chop the shallot and garlic finely.
  • Cut the chicken breasts into small cubes (¾ in).
  • Put water to boil in a large pot. Remember to add salt to it. Once the water starts boiling, throw in the fusilli. Follow the directions in the package to cook the pasta.
  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and melt the butter.
  • Add the chicken breast and season it with salt and pepper. Fry it for 5-7 minutes until it is cooked through.
  • Add the shallot and fry it for 1 minute until it is soft. Then add the garlic and fry for 30 seconds.
  • Stir in the chicken broth and the cream, and add the basil, oregano and thyme. Let the sauce simmer at medium heat until it thickens.
  • When the pasta is ready, drain it and then add it to the skillet with the sauce. Mix in the Parmesan cheese.
  • Ready! Serve and garnish the pasta with fresh basil and more cheese if you wish.
Keyword Quick & Easy