Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy garlic parmesan chicken pasta recipe. Tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a rich, cheesy sauce come together to create a dish that will have you craving it week after week.
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 Garlic Parmesan Sauce:
- 3 tbsp Unsalted butter (Divided)
- 4–5 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 1½ 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)
For Garnish:
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (Chopped)
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 added flavor, consider adding sun-dried tomatoes or spinach to the dish.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes to suit your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 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: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: Creamy, Garlic, Parmesan, Chicken, Pasta, Comfort Food
