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One-Pot Cheesy Garlic Chicken Pasta — Italian-American Pasta recipe, 30 min, serves 4Italian-American

One-Pot Cheesy Garlic Chicken Pasta

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High protein

10 cloves of garlic, butter, three cheeses, and chicken in one pan. The cheese pull is mandatory.

30
min
7
prep
🔥
23
cook
👥
4
servings
620
kcal / serving
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Instructions

1

Toss chicken with Italian seasoning and salt. Heat oil in Dutch oven, sear chicken 4 minutes until golden. Remove to a plate.

4:00
2

Add butter to the pot. When melted, add 10 cloves of minced garlic. Cook 90 seconds — fragrant, not browned.

💡 Yes, 10 cloves. This is a garlic recipe.
3

Pour in broth, scrape up any browned bits. Add pasta. Return chicken to pot.

4

Bring to boil, reduce to medium-low, cover. Simmer 12-14 minutes, stirring every 4 minutes.

13:00
5

Off heat, stir in cream and parmesan. Add mozzarella and provolone, stir until melted into a glossy sauce.

💡 Off-heat is critical — direct heat breaks cheese into greasy pools.
6

Top with parsley and extra parmesan. Serve immediately while the cheese pull still works.

💡 The pull is the photo. Get it before it cools.

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Common Questions

Why three cheeses?
Different melting points and properties. Parmesan flavours, mozzarella stretches, provolone smooths. Single-cheese versions feel one-note.
Can I use chicken breast?
Yes — cube to 1.5 cm and cook only 3 minutes (it'll finish in the broth). Breasts dry faster.
How do I get the perfect cheese pull?
Don't overcook the cheese, plate immediately, and use a fork to lift while still steaming hot. Wait 90 seconds = no pull.

What to drink with this

🍷
Wine
Chianti Classico or Barbera d'Asti — Italy's medium-bodied reds match tomato acidity perfectly.
🍺
Beer
Italian pilsner like Peroni Nastro Azzurro.
🍸
Cocktail
Aperol Spritz — bitter-sweet aperitif balances rich pasta.
🥤
Non-alcoholic
Sparkling water with lemon and a sprig of basil.

Ingredient substitutions

IngredientReplace withRatioNotes
heavy creamcoconut cream (full-fat, scooped)1:1Dairy-free. Slight coconut flavor — works for curries, less so for European dishes.
evaporated milk + 1 tbsp butter per cup1:1Less rich, but mimics heavy cream in sauces.
parmesanPecorino Romano1:1Saltier and sharper; reduce added salt slightly.
Grana Padano1:1Milder, slightly less aged.

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The story behind this recipe ▾
Cheese-pull pasta videos dominated TikTok in 2023-24, with creators racing to create the most photogenic stretch. This recipe is engineered for the pull while not sacrificing actual flavour.
This recipe is for inspiration only. We do not provide food safety, storage, or nutritional advice. Always follow your local food safety guidelines. Check all ingredients for allergens.
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