Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta – Easy Cheesy Dinner Recipe
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a rich, cheesy, and satisfying dinner made with juicy chicken, tender pasta, and a smooth garlic parmesan cream sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American / Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, or spaghetti)
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Melt butter in the same skillet.
- Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir well.
- Add Italian seasoning and black pepper. Simmer 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked pasta and chicken back to skillet. Toss until coated.
- Add reserved pasta water if needed. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Add spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Use half and half for a lighter sauce.
- Freshly grated Parmesan melts best.