Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy garlic Parmesan chicken pasta that will have you coming back for more week after week. Tender chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and a luscious Parmesan cream sauce come together to create a dish that’s sure to satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 large Chicken breasts (Boneless skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes)
- Salt and pepper (To taste)
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp Unsalted butter
For the Pasta:
- 1 lb Twisted pasta (fusilli) 450g (Or penne, rotini)
- Salt
For the Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce:
- 3 tbsp Unsalted butter (Divided)
- 4–5 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 1 1/2 cups Heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Chicken broth
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (Freshly grated)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (Divided)
- 1/4 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 1/2 cup pasta water, drain, and set pasta aside.
- Prepare & Cook Chicken: Pat chicken dry; season with salt, pepper, and 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning. Heat 1 tbsp butter in a 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 a lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
- Feel free to add in some vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor and nutrition.
- This dish pairs perfectly with a side of garlic bread or a fresh garden salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: Creamy garlic Parmesan chicken pasta, comfort food, pasta recipe, Italian cuisine, creamy pasta dish
