Irresistible Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta in 40 Minutes
Enjoy a comforting and creamy garlic parmesan chicken pasta in just 40 minutes – a perfect weeknight dinner.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 600kcal
Equipment
- large pot
- Skillet
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- whisk
- colander
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Cut into 1-inch cubes
For the Pasta
- 12 ounces Twisted pasta (fusilli, penne, or rotini) Cook until al dente
For the Sauce
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter Ideal for sautéing
- 4 cloves Garlic Minced fresh cloves
- 1 cup Heavy cream The key to a velvety sauce
- 1 cup Chicken broth Adds depth to the sauce
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese Freshly grated for optimal melt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning A blend of herbs to elevate taste
- 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes Optional for a spicy kick
- to taste Salt Season to taste
- to taste Pepper Season to taste
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley Chopped
Instructions
How to Make Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the twisted pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining, then set the pasta aside.
- Pat dry the chicken pieces with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper. Heat unsalted butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken until golden and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from skillet and let it rest.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and sauté minced garlic in remaining butter until fragrant, about 1 minute. Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, then pour in heavy cream and simmer for 3-5 minutes. Gradually whisk in freshly grated Parmesan until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet along with the pasta, tossing everything together to coat with the sauce. Adjust consistency by adding reserved pasta water if necessary. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Optional: For a hint of spice, sprinkle red pepper flakes before serving. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1plate | Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 650mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 2mg