Description
This creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is the ultimate comfort food. Loaded with tender chicken, garlic, parmesan, and heavy cream, it’s a rich, fast, and satisfying dinner ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 1 lb twisted pasta (fusilli)
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 4–5 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (divided)
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 Tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
1. Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and half the Italian seasoning. Sear in 1 Tbsp butter for 3–4 minutes per side. Set aside.
3. Melt remaining butter. Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook 30–60 seconds.
4. Deglaze pan with chicken broth. Add cream and remaining Italian seasoning. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
5. Reduce heat to low. Gradually whisk in Parmesan until smooth.
6. Add chicken and pasta. Toss to coat. Adjust with pasta water if needed.
7. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Reserve some pasta water, it helps adjust the sauce consistency.
- Don’t overheat when adding Parmesan, or the sauce will become grainy.
- This pasta is best served immediately after cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: garlic parmesan chicken pasta, creamy chicken pasta, quick dinner, comfort food