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Creamy Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta

by StudioLink Recipe.
June 11, 2025
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Sliced, golden-seared chicken tops creamy fusilli with garlic, Parmesan, and a little smoky spice. This comforting pasta dinner brings plenty of flavor to the weeknight table.

4
Servings
15 Min
Prep Time
35 Min
Total Time

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For the Chicken Marinade
  •   2 chicken cutlets
  •   salt (to taste)
  •   pepper (to taste)
  •   1 tsp smoked paprika
  •   1 tsp garlic powder
  •   1 tsp dried parsley
  •   1/4 tsp chili flakes
  •   1/2 tbsp olive oil
  •   1 tbsp butter (for cooking)
 
For the Pasta Sauce
  •   2 tbsp butter
  •   1 onion (diced)
  •   8 cloves garlic (minced)
  •   2 cups heavy cream
  •   1 tbsp flour (mixed with 2 tbsp water for flour slurry)
  •   handful fresh parsley (chopped)
  •   8 oz Fusilli pasta (cooked)
  •   1 tsp smoked paprika
  •   1 tsp garlic powder
  •   1/4 tsp chili flakes
  •   1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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Ingredients are subject to availability at local stores. Unavailable items will be automatically substituted at best-effort.

Directions

  1. Season. Coat the CHICKEN with its seasonings and OLIVE OIL. Marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. Sear. Melt 1 tablespoon BUTTER over medium heat. Cook chicken for approximately 4–5 minutes per side, until its center reaches 165°F. Set aside to rest.
  3. Start the sauce. Melt the remaining BUTTER in the skillet. Add ONION and GARLIC; sauté for 3–4 minutes.
  4. Thicken. Stir in HEAVY CREAM and the FLOUR SLURRY. Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes, then add the sauce seasonings and PARSLEY.
  5. Combine. Cook FUSILLI separately until al dente. Drain, then fold into the sauce with PARMESAN.
  6. Serve. Slice the rested CHICKEN and arrange over the pasta.

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