The Ultimate Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta You'll Crave Every Week
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) ((or penne/rotini))
- 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 in salted water 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. Remove to a plate.
- 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 to skillet with drained pasta. Toss gently to coat, adding reserved pasta water for a silky sauce. Adjust seasoning and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra creaminess, add more heavy cream or cheese as desired.