The Ultimate Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta You’ll Crave Every Week
Indulge in The Ultimate Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta You’ll Crave Every Week—an irresistible dish that combines tender chicken, twisted pasta, and a velvety garlic-Parmesan sauce. Perfect for family dinners or impressing guests, this recipe brings restaurant-quality flavors to your kitchen in just 40 minutes. Its rich and comforting taste satisfies everyone at the table, making it a go-to favorite any night of the week. Best of all, it’s versatile enough to customize with your favorite vegetables or pasta shapes!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 1 lb twisted pasta (fusilli or penne)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4–5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Sauté chicken cubes seasoned with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until cooked through. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Gradually add grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Return chicken to the skillet and add the cooked pasta along with reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency. Season to taste.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg