Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta (Printable Version)

Tender chicken and pasta baked in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce for a rich, comforting meal.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Protein

01 - 300 grams cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed

→ Pasta

02 - 225 grams penne or rotini pasta

→ Dairy

03 - 240 milliliters heavy cream
04 - 100 grams freshly grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 30 grams unsalted butter

→ Aromatics

06 - 4 cloves garlic, minced

→ Seasoning

07 - Salt, to taste
08 - Black pepper, to taste

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Preheat the oven to 190°C. Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain while reserving some cooking water.
02 - In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant. Gradually add heavy cream, stirring continuously, then incorporate Parmesan cheese until fully melted.
03 - Mix the cooked chicken and drained pasta into the sauce. Adjust consistency by adding reserved pasta water if necessary.
04 - Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish, sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese on top, and bake for 25-30 minutes until the surface is bubbly and golden.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Using freshly grated Parmesan enhances the sauce's flavor and texture.