Description

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is rich, comforting, and packed with bold garlic flavor. Juicy chicken is tossed with tender pasta in a silky parmesan cream sauce for an easy, restaurant-worthy dinner that comes together fast.

Ingredients

12 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, or rotini)

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced

2 tbsp olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp Italian seasoning

Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the sauce:

2 tbsp butter

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup chicken broth

1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Optional add-ins:

Fresh spinach

Red pepper flakes

Chopped parsley

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Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.

2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

3. Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

4. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through; remove and set aside.

5. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.

6. Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream; simmer 3–4 minutes.

7. Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.

8. Return chicken and cooked pasta to the skillet.

9. Toss to coat, adding pasta water as needed to loosen sauce.

10. Add spinach if using and cook until wilted.

11. Serve warm, garnished with parsley or red pepper flakes.

Notes

• Use freshly grated parmesan for the smoothest sauce.

• Don’t overcook garlic—keep it fragrant, not browned.

• Great with a squeeze of lemon for brightness.