ultimate creamy garlic parmesan chicken pasta
Indulge in the rich flavors of this ultimate creamy garlic Parmesan chicken pasta that will have you craving it week after week. Tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a luscious Parmesan sauce come together to create a truly comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 large Chicken breasts, boneless skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 lb Twisted pasta (fusilli) 450g, or penne, rotini
- 3 tbsp Unsalted butter, divided
- 4–5 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1½ cups Heavy cream, for creamy sauce
- ½ cup Chicken broth, for depth of flavor
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning, divided
- ¼ tsp Red pepper flakes, optional
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, drain, and set pasta aside.
- Prepare & Cook Chicken
Pat chicken dry; season with salt, pepper, and ½ tsp Italian seasoning. Heat 1 tbsp butter in skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Make Garlic Parmesan Sauce
In the same skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté 30–60 seconds until fragrant. Deglaze with chicken broth, scraping browned bits from the pan. Stir in heavy cream and remaining Italian seasoning; simmer 2–3 minutes. Reduce heat to low; gradually whisk in Parmesan until smooth. Avoid boiling after adding cheese.
- Combine & Serve
Return chicken and juices to skillet; add pasta. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning; garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Creamy garlic Parmesan chicken pasta, comfort food, homemade pasta dish
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