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Creamy One-Pan Chicken and Zucchini Pasta Easy Garlic Parmesan Recipe

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A quick and easy one-pan chicken and zucchini pasta with a creamy garlic parmesan sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound / 450g), sliced thin
  • 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized or thinly sliced into ribbons
  • 8 ounces (225g) fettuccine or linguine pasta (regular or gluten-free)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
  • 2 cups (480 ml) low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh herbs (optional, such as chopped parsley or basil for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Slice the chicken breasts thinly into strips about ½-inch wide. Spiralize or peel the zucchinis into ribbons and mince the garlic. Grate the parmesan cheese if not pre-grated.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer. Add the dry pasta, pressing it down so it’s mostly submerged. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 10-12 minutes until pasta is al dente and sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Return cooked chicken to the pan. Add zucchini ribbons and cook for another 3-4 minutes until zucchini softens but retains some bite.
  6. Remove pan from heat and stir in grated parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Add a splash of broth or cream if sauce is too thick.
  7. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or basil if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Add cheese off the heat to keep sauce silky and avoid graininess. Stir often to prevent pasta from sticking. Use fresh zucchini for best texture. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and parmesan with a dairy-free alternative or nutritional yeast. For low-carb, replace pasta with spiralized zucchini noodles.

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Keywords: chicken pasta, creamy pasta, one-pan meal, zucchini pasta, garlic parmesan, easy dinner, weeknight recipe

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