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

Keyword: Creamy garlic parmesan chicken pasta recipe, Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta, Garlic parmesan chicken pasta recipe healthy, Garlic Parmesan chicken pasta stove top, Garlic Parmesan pasta, Simple garlic parmesan chicken pasta recipe

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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