The Ultimate Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy garlic parmesan chicken pasta. Tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a velvety parmesan sauce come together in this decadent dish that’s sure to please the whole family.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2 large Chicken breasts (Boneless skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes)
Pasta:
- 1 lb Twisted pasta (fusilli) 450g (Or penne, rotini)
Garlic Parmesan Sauce:
- 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.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add cooked bacon or sun-dried tomatoes to the dish.
- Feel free to customize the dish with your favorite vegetables such as spinach or cherry tomatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
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