Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe
Looking for the ultimate comfort food? This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe is just what you need.
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley chopped, optional
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook 5–6 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken, slice, and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and add garlic.
- Cook garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth and stir well.
- Pour in heavy cream and whisk to combine.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese slowly until it melts.
- Simmer sauce for 4–5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Boil pasta according to package instructions.
- Drain pasta and add it to the creamy sauce.
- Add sliced chicken back into the skillet.
- Mix gently to coat chicken and pasta evenly.
- Garnish with parsley and more Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- Grate your own Parmesan for smooth sauce.
- Don’t overcook the chicken; it stays juicy.
- Stir sauce often to prevent burning.
- Reserve some pasta water for thinning the sauce.