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Kyle & Mistie Knight
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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Cultural Context

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a comforting American dish that combines tender chicken, pasta, and a rich, creamy sauce. It's often enjoyed as a weeknight dinner for families or as a cozy meal for date nights. This dish has gained popularity for its ease of preparation and indulgent flavors, making it a favorite in many households across the United States.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
24 ounce jar marinara sauce
15 ounce jar Alfredo sauce
1 pound chicken breasts
salt
black pepper
Italian seasoning
onion powder
crushed red pepper flakes
protein pasta
mozzarella cheese

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Canned chicken is a budget-friendly protein option.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive than olive oil.

1

Add one 24 ounce jar of marinara sauce to the pot.

2

Add one 15 ounce jar of Alfredo sauce on top of the marinara.

3

Lay 1 pound of chicken breasts on top of the sauces.

4

Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and onion powder.

5

Add crushed red pepper flakes for a kick, if desired.

6

Stir everything together using tongs to ensure the chicken is fully saturated with the sauce.

7

Cover the pot and cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours.

8

After cooking, shred the chicken using a chicken shredder.

9

Add the shredded chicken back to the pot.

10

Add protein pasta to the pot and stir everything together.

11

Add mozzarella cheese on top, using as much or as little as desired.

12

Cover the pot again for 10-15 minutes to melt the cheese.

13

Taste test the dish and enjoy.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

crock pottongschicken shredder

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

milkeggs

Also Known As

Garlic Parmesan Chicken PastaCreamy Chicken Pasta

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