Description

This Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a creamy, comforting one-pan meal featuring tender seared chicken, rich parmesan garlic sauce, and al dente pasta. A perfect weeknight dinner that’s easy to make and loaded with savory flavor.

Ingredients

1 lb chicken breasts, cubed

8 oz pasta (cavatappi or penne)

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

1 cup heavy cream

2 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)

1/4 cup reserved pasta water (optional for sauce consistency)

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Instructions

1. Season cubed chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.

2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

3. In the same skillet, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.

4. Lower heat and pour in heavy cream. Stir until slightly thickened.

5. Add grated parmesan cheese and stir until sauce is smooth.

6. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain.

7. Add pasta to the skillet and toss with sauce. Add reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.

8. Return seared chicken to the skillet. Stir to combine and heat through.

9. Garnish with chopped parsley if using, and serve hot.

Notes

Use freshly grated parmesan for the creamiest sauce—it melts better than pre-shredded.

Don’t overcook the garlic; sauté just until fragrant to avoid bitterness.

Adjust creaminess by adding reserved pasta water or more cream to loosen the sauce.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 620
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 480mg
Fat: 33g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 110mg