Description

Craving a rich, cheesy, and garlicky pasta dish that comes together in no time? This Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is packed with flavor, creamy goodness, and tender chicken. Perfect for a cozy family dinner!

Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken:

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp Italian seasoning
2 tbsp olive oil

For the Sauce:

3 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups heavy cream (or half-and-half)
1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Salt & black pepper, to taste

For the Pasta:

12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
2 tbsp pasta water (reserved)

For Garnish:

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Extra Parmesan cheese, for topping

Instructions

1. Cook the Pasta

Boil pasta according to package instructions in salted water.
Before draining, reserve 2 tbsp of pasta water for the sauce.

2. Cook the Chicken

Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
Remove from the pan and set aside.

3. Make the Garlic Parmesan Sauce

In the same pan, melt butter and add garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in heavy cream, stirring continuously.
Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
Toss in red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.

4. Combine Everything

Add cooked pasta and reserved pasta water to the sauce. Stir well.
Toss in the chicken and mix everything until coated in the creamy sauce.

5. Serve & Enjoy!

Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.
Serve hot and enjoy every cheesy, garlicky bite!

Notes

✔ Use fresh Parmesan for the best melt and flavor.
✔ Want extra richness? Add a splash of chicken broth or a squeeze of lemon juice.
✔ For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with whole milk and add a cornstarch slurry for thickness.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner, Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate (about 1.5 cups)
Calories: 620
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 35g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: garlic Parmesan chicken pasta, creamy pasta, chicken Alfredo