Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a creamy, comforting weeknight dinner recipe made with juicy chicken, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and pasta. This easy pasta dish is perfect for meal prep, family dinners, or casual entertaining. A delicious and rich homemade garlic cream sauce brings it all together for the ultimate comfort food.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
8 ounces pasta of choice (fettuccine, penne, or spaghetti)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and let rest.
2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream and let simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
4. Slice chicken and return to the pan. Add pasta and toss everything in the sauce. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Let chicken rest before slicing for juicier pieces.
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best melt and flavor.
Add a splash of cream or milk when reheating to restore sauce texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 140mg