🌟 Creamy Garlic Grilled Chicken Pasta Bowl 🧄🍗🥦
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories per serving: ~620 kcal
🛒 Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts 🍗
1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
1/2 tsp garlic powder 🧄
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt & pepper to taste 🧂
2 cups cooked pasta shells 🍝 (conchiglie)
1/2 cup heavy cream 🥛
1 tbsp butter 🧈
2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
1/4 cup chopped parsley 🌿
1 cup steamed broccoli 🥦
1 cup steamed carrots 🥕
👨🍳 Instructions
Marinate the chicken: Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 10 minutes.
Grill the chicken: Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side or until cooked through and grill marks form. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
Make the sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for 1 minute. Add cream and Parmesan, stirring until smooth and slightly thickened (~3–4 minutes).
Prepare the bowl: Toss cooked pasta shells with half the garlic cream sauce.
Assemble: Place pasta on a plate, top with sliced grilled chicken, drizzle remaining sauce, and garnish with chopped parsley. Add steamed carrots and broccoli on the side.
Serve hot and enjoy the creamy, garlicky goodness!
🔄 Substitutions & Tips
Swap heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
Add chili flakes for a kick.
Use any short pasta if shells aren’t available.