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Creamy Garlic Chicken Thigh Pasta Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 642
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tsp kosher salt, divided
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 8 oz dried penne or rigatoni
  • ¼ cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, torn

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with ½ tsp salt and the pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
  2. Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds, then add tomato paste and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  3. Pour in broth and scrape the pan, then stir in cream and remaining ½ tsp salt. Add pasta, cover, and simmer 10 to 12 minutes until pasta is tender and sauce is thick.
  4. Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan until melted, then fold in the chicken and basil. Serve hot.

Notes

If the sauce tightens up too much as it sits, stir in a splash of warm broth or water to bring it back to a creamy consistency before serving.