Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

A creamy, garlicky, and comforting garlic parmesan chicken pasta made in just 30 minutes! Perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or a special occasion.

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Course: dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American/Italian-inspired

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Resting & Combining: 5

Total Time: 35

Servings: servings

Calories: 650kcal

Cost: $10

Equipment

1 Large skillet For cooking the chicken and sauce
1 Large pot For boiling pasta
1 Colander To drain pasta
1 Wooden spoon For stirring sauce
1 Microplane Grater For grating fresh parmesan
1 Cutting board For prepping chicken and garlic
1 Chef’s knife For cutting chicken and mincing garlic

Ingredients

8 oz Penne Pasta Or any medium pasta shape
1 lb Chicken Breast Cut into 1-inch cubes
4 tablespoon Butter Unsalted
5 cloves Garlic Minced
1 cup Heavy Cream Room temperature
1 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated
2 tablespoon Olive Oil For cooking the chicken
½ teaspoon Italian Seasoning Optional for extra flavor
¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional , adds a subtle heat
Salt & Pepper To taste
2 tablespoon Fresh Parsley Chopped for garnish

Instructions

Cook Pasta: Boil salted water, cook pasta until al dente, reserve ½ cup pasta water.
Prep Ingredients: Cut chicken, mince garlic, grate parmesan, measure ingredients.
Cook Chicken: Sear chicken in olive oil over medium-high heat until golden, then set aside.
Make Sauce: Melt butter, sauté garlic, add cream, then stir in parmesan. Simmer until smooth.
Combine Everything: Toss pasta and chicken into sauce, stir well, and let it absorb flavors.
Garnish & Serve: Adjust seasoning, top with parsley, and serve hot.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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