The Ultimate Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta You’ll Crave Every Week
Indulge in The Ultimate Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta You’ll Crave Every Week, a delightful fusion of tender chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and a rich garlic-Parmesan sauce. This easy-to-make dish is not only a perfect solution for busy weeknights but also impressively delicious for special occasions. With its creamy texture and satisfying flavors, it’s bound to become a regular favorite at your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into cubes)
- 1 lb twisted pasta (fusilli or penne)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4–5 cloves minced garlic
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Optional: ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter, sauté the seasoned chicken until golden brown, then set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter, sauté garlic until fragrant, pour in cream and broth, stir in Parmesan until melted; let simmer.
- Combine cooked chicken and pasta with the sauce; adjust thickness with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg