Description
Indulge in this decadent Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta dish that features tender chicken pieces in a luscious, velvety sauce with hints of garlic and Parmesan cheese. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
For the Pasta:
- 1 lb twisted pasta (fusilli) or penne/rotini
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 4–5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta & sear chicken: Boil pasta until al dente; season chicken and sear in butter until cooked. Set chicken aside.
- Make garlic-Parmesan sauce: Melt butter, sauté garlic, deglaze with broth, add cream, seasoning, and Parmesan. Simmer to thicken.
- Toss & serve: Combine chicken, drained pasta, and sauce. Adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best results.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a squeeze of lemon or substituting a portion of cream with lemon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
