Here’s a **simple, flavorful Italian Chicken Pasta** you can make with everyday ingredients. It’s creamy, garlicky, and full of Italian herb flavor.
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# ⭐ **Italian Chicken Pasta (Easy & Delicious)**
## **Ingredients (2–3 servings)**
**For the chicken**
* 2 chicken breasts (or thighs), sliced
* 1 tsp Italian seasoning
* ½ tsp garlic powder
* Salt & black pepper
* 1–2 tbsp olive oil
**For the sauce & pasta**
* 8 oz (225g) pasta (penne, fettuccine, or spaghetti)
* 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
* 1 cup cherry tomatoes (or 1 diced tomato)
* 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
* ½ cup grated Parmesan
* 1 tsp Italian seasoning
* ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
* Salt & pepper to taste
* Fresh basil or parsley (optional)
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## **Instructions**
### **1. Cook the pasta**
Boil salted water and cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.
### **2. Cook the chicken**
1. Season sliced chicken with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a pan.
3. Sear chicken 4–6 minutes until golden and cooked through.
4. Remove and set aside.
### **3. Make the sauce**
1. In the same pan, add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
2. Add tomatoes and cook until softened.
3. Pour in heavy cream and Italian seasoning.
4. Stir in Parmesan and simmer 2–3 minutes.
5. Add a splash of pasta water if you want it looser.
### **4. Combine**
Add chicken back to the sauce, then add pasta.
Toss until creamy and fully coated.
### **5. Finish**
Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
Top with fresh basil or parsley.
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## **Variations**
* **Creamy Tuscan version:** Add spinach + sun-dried tomatoes.
* **Tomato-based:** Replace cream with marinara.
* **Lighter version:** Use milk + a teaspoon of cornstarch.
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If you want, I can give you a **one-pot version**, **no cream version**, or a recipe that fits the specific ingredients you already have!
