Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
This creamy garlic parmesan chicken pasta is the ultimate comfort dish, rich, cheesy, and perfect for any dinner night. Quick, one pan, and crowd pleasing!
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Pot for boiling pasta
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 boneless chicken breasts sliced into thin pieces
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 pound pasta penne, fettuccine, or rotini
- to taste salt and black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning optional
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water if needed to thin sauce
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced chicken and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Cook chicken until golden and fully cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt more butter if needed and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream and simmer on low for 3–5 minutes. Stir in parmesan cheese gradually until sauce is creamy and smooth.
- Add cooked chicken and pasta to the skillet. Mix well until coated. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to adjust consistency.
- Garnish with more parmesan or fresh herbs. Serve warm with garlic bread or salad.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with evaporated milk. You can also add spinach, mushrooms, or bacon for extra flavor.