garlic Parmesan chicken pasta
This creamy garlic Parmesan chicken pasta is a comforting and flavorful Italian-inspired dish featuring tender chicken, rich Parmesan cheese, and a savory garlic sauce tossed with pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Cook chicken breasts for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet and slice into strips.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Season sauce with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Return sliced chicken and cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat everything evenly in the sauce.
- Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through, then garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a handful of sun-dried tomatoes or steamed broccoli when tossing the pasta in the sauce.
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