Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a creamy, savory one-pot dinner featuring tender chicken, garlic, and loads of Parmesan tossed with your favorite pasta perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or your choice)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Optional: chopped parsley and red pepper flakes for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- 3. In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir in uncooked pasta and Italian seasoning.
- 5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente.
- 6. Stir in Parmesan cheese and cooked chicken. Mix until the cheese is melted and sauce is creamy.
- 7. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes if desired.
- 8. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Swap heavy cream for half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Add steamed broccoli or spinach for extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: garlic parmesan chicken pasta, creamy chicken pasta, one pot pasta, quick chicken dinner