Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta

Ingredients

• 300 g pasta
• 2 chicken breasts, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup light cream
• 1/2 cup parmesan
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt, pepper, parsley

Instructions

1. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente, reserving 1 cup pasta water.
2. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear in olive oil until golden and cooked through.
3. Add garlic to the pan for 30 seconds, then pour in cream and simmer gently.
4. Stir in parmesan, loosen with pasta water, and toss with pasta and chicken.
5. Finish with parsley and extra black pepper before serving.

Chef tips

• Reserve pasta water before draining; it helps the sauce cling.
• Use low heat after adding parmesan to avoid a grainy sauce.
• Add spinach or peas for a vegetable boost.