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

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
This creamy garlic Parmesan chicken pasta is a flavorful, comforting dish perfect for weekly dinners. Quick to prepare and irresistibly delicious.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 2 large Boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into 1-inch cubes)

Pasta

  • 1 lb Twisted pasta (fusilli) (or penne/rotini)

Dairy & Fats

  • 3 Tbsp Unsalted butter (divided)
  • 4-5 cloves Fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ cups Heavy cream
  • ½ cup Chicken broth
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese (preferably freshly grated)

Herbs & Spices

  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning (divided)
  • ¼ tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)
  • to taste Fine salt & black pepper

Garnish

  • 2 Tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
  • Season chicken with salt, pepper, and ½ tsp Italian seasoning. Sear in 1 Tbsp butter until golden and cooked through; set aside.
  • In the same skillet, melt remaining butter, cook garlic and red pepper flakes until fragrant. Add chicken broth and cream; simmer to thicken.
  • Reduce heat, stir in Parmesan until smooth. Return chicken and pasta to skillet, toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
  • Adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle additional Parmesan or fresh herbs before serving.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Chicken, creamy, Pasta