Description
Craving a rich and creamy dinner that’s easy to whip up and feels indulgent? This Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is your answer. Juicy pan-seared chicken, tender pasta, and a luscious parmesan cream sauce come together in one comforting skillet meal. Whether you’re planning a quick dinner, need easy meal prep, or searching for new dinner ideas, this easy recipe hits the spot. It’s great for anyone looking for quick meals, family dinner options, or comfort food with restaurant-quality flavor made right at home.
Ingredients
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
12 ounces penne or rotini pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
2. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and reserve ½ cup of the pasta water.
3. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
4. Stir in parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth. Add red pepper flakes if using.
5. Return chicken and pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat in the sauce. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
6. Garnish with chopped parsley and additional parmesan before serving. Enjoy warm.
Notes
For extra creaminess, add a bit more parmesan or a splash of milk before serving.
If the sauce thickens too much while sitting, stir in a little pasta water or cream to bring it back to life.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (1/5 of recipe)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: easy dinner, chicken pasta, creamy garlic pasta, parmesan chicken, comfort food