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The Ultimate Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta You'll Crave Every Week

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 800
This creamy garlic parmesan chicken pasta is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a rich, velvety sauce.

Ingredients

Pasta and Chicken

  • 2 large chicken fillets (cut into 1-inch cubes)
  • 1 lb twisted pasta (fusilli)
  • 3 tbsp 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 tsp italian seasoning (divided use (half for chicken))
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a little kick)
  • salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions 

  • Boil pasta until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and half the Italian seasoning. Sear chicken in butter until golden and cooked through.
  • Melt remaining butter, add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant. Deglaze with chicken broth, then stir in heavy cream and remaining seasoning; simmer to thicken.
  • Whisk in Parmesan until smooth. Return chicken and pasta to skillet, tossing to coat. Add reserved pasta water as needed for sauce consistency.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra creaminess, add more heavy cream or cheese.
Calories: 800kcal
Cost: $15.00
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Chicken