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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

A deliciously rich and satisfying dish combining chicken, pasta, and a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce. Perfect for an indulgent dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • pot

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Pasta

  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 lb twisted pasta (fusilli) or penne/rotini

Sauce Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 4–5 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream for a velvety sauce
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth for deglazing & thinning
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese freshly grated melts best
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning divided use (half for chicken)
  • 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for a little kick
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Boil pasta in generously salted water until al dente; reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain. Meanwhile, pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and half the Italian seasoning. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high; sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove to a plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium and melt remaining 2 tablespoon butter. Add minced garlic and optional red pepper flakes; cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant. Deglaze with chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Stir in heavy cream and remaining Italian seasoning; simmer 2–3 minutes to thicken slightly. Reduce heat to low and gradually whisk in Parmesan until smooth.
  • Return chicken (and juices) to the skillet along with drained pasta. Toss gently to coat. Add splashes of reserved pasta water if needed for a silky, clinging sauce. Taste and adjust salt/pepper. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Pro tip: Freshly grated Parmesan melts smoother than pre-shredded. For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon at the end, or sub ¼ cup of the cream with dry white wine (simmer 1 minute after deglazing).

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 36gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chicken Recipes, Comfort Food, Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta, Italian Dinner, pasta recipes
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