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Garlic Parmesan Pasta with Grilled Chicken

Buttery, garlicky pasta coated in melted Parmesan, topped with a grilled chicken breast. Done in under 15 minutes with just four ingredients plus the chicken.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
680
Protein
42g
Garlic Parmesan Pasta with Grilled Chicken
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Boil salted water in a large skillet, add pasta, and cook until al dente.

  2. Step 2

    Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain pasta and return to the skillet.

  3. Step 3

    Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet, stirring constantly until fragrant, about 60 seconds.

  4. Step 4

    Toss in Parmesan cheese and 0.5 cup pasta water, stirring until sauce coats the pasta.

  5. Step 5

    Slice the grilled chicken and serve on top of the pasta.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet
  • wooden spoon
  • grater

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