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buffalo wild wings garlic parmesan pasta

Buffalo Wild Wings Garlic Parmesan Pasta Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz pasta
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated parmesan
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley

Method
 

  1. Boil the pasta until just al dente, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining.
  2. Sear the seasoned chicken pieces in olive oil until golden and cooked through to 165°F (74°C), then set aside.
  3. Melt the butter in the same skillet and cook the minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the cream, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes, then whisk in the parmesan until smooth.
  5. Toss the pasta and chicken into the sauce with splashes of reserved pasta water, then plate and garnish with parsley.

Notes

If the sauce seems too thick right after you add the parmesan, that reserved pasta water is your fix, add it a tablespoon at a time until it loosens up. This recipe scales well if you're feeding a crowd, just use a wider pan so the chicken actually sears instead of steaming.