Description
A delicious creamy garlic Parmesan sauce coats tender chicken and pasta for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 12 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup reserved pasta water
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook your pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Before draining, reserve about ½ cup of the pasta water. This little trick helps create a silky, restaurant-style sauce later.
- Sear the chicken. While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the sliced chicken with salt and pepper. Cook for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. The caramelization adds deep flavor. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Build the garlic Parmesan sauce. In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Let it gently simmer for 3–4 minutes. Slowly whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese. Watch as it melts into a velvety sauce. If the sauce feels too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
- Bring it all together. Add the chicken back to the skillet. Add the drained pasta and toss everything together until well coated. The sauce should cling beautifully to each piece of pasta. This final step is where Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta truly comes alive—creamy, glossy, and irresistibly aromatic.
- Garnish and serve. Garnish with fresh parsley and an extra dusting of Parmesan. Serve immediately while warm and creamy.
Notes
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after cooking to keep it juicy and tender.
- If the sauce becomes too thick, you can add more reserved pasta water to reach the desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg