Description
The Ultimate Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta You’ll Crave Every Week is the perfect blend of indulgence and simplicity, making it an ideal choice for any occasion. This rich dish features tender chicken and twisted pasta enveloped in a velvety garlic-Parmesan cream sauce that will delight your taste buds. Ready in under an hour, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties. With its comforting flavors and restaurant-quality appeal, this pasta dish will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 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
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the pasta until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add seasoned chicken cubes and cook until golden brown.
- Remove chicken; melt remaining butter in the same skillet, sauté minced garlic, then add cream and broth.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning until smooth. Return chicken and pasta to skillet; toss to coat.
- Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 120mg