Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta, a savory and satisfying one-pot meal that combines tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a rich, cheesy sauce with a hint of garlic and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Pasta:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 lb penne or rotini pasta
- 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare the Sauce: Melt butter in the skillet, add garlic, sauté until fragrant. Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream, simmer gently.
- Cook the Pasta: Add pasta to the skillet, cook uncovered until tender and sauce thickens.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Return chicken to the skillet, toss to coat. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- This pasta is indulgent and creamy.
- For extra flavor, add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes.
- Leftovers reheat best with a splash of milk or cream added back in.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, One-Pot
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
