Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
This creamy garlic Parmesan chicken pasta is simple, rich, and full of flavor. It cooks fast and uses basic ingredients. Anyone can make it, and everyone will love it.
Calories: 700kcal
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Pot for boiling pasta
- cutting board
- Chef’s knife
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Grater for Parmesan
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts or thighs
- Pasta penne, fettuccine, or rigatoni
- Heavy cream
- Butter
- Fresh garlic
- Freshly grated Parmesan
- Chicken broth
- Salt
- Pepper
- Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat butter in a skillet. Cook the chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and slice.
- In the same skillet, melt more butter and cook the garlic until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir until smooth.
- Add Parmesan and let the sauce thicken.
- Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve a little pasta water.
- Add the cooked pasta and sliced chicken to the sauce. Toss everything together.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of pasta water.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve warm.
Notes
Use fresh Parmesan for the best texture.
Keep the heat low to prevent the cream from curdling.
Save pasta water—it helps thin the sauce if needed.
Add spinach, mushrooms, or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
Thighs stay juicier than chicken breasts.
Nutritional Facts (Approx per serving)
- Calories: 700
- Protein: 35g
- Carbs: 60g
- Fat: 40g