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 quick and comforting dish that combines tender chicken with rich, creamy garlic sauce and pasta. Ready in under an hour, this delightful recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. The luscious parmesan sauce envelops every twist of pasta, ensuring each bite is packed with flavor. With its easy preparation and versatile options for customization, it’s no wonder this dish will become a staple in your weekly meal rotation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 lb twisted pasta (fusilli or penne)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Sauté chicken cubes until fully cooked and browned; set aside.
- In the same skillet, lower the heat and add remaining butter. Sauté garlic until fragrant, then stir in heavy cream and chicken broth, whisking until combined. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Gradually add Parmesan cheese while whisking until smooth.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, add cooked pasta, and adjust the sauce's consistency with reserved pasta water as needed. Season to taste and garnish with parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 125mg