Description
Indulge in Creamy Garlic Chicken & Parmesan Pasta Delight, a rich and comforting dish featuring tender chicken in a velvety garlic-Parmesan sauce, tossed with perfectly cooked pasta. Perfect for a cozy family meal or an elegant dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced into strips)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 ounces fettuccine or linguine pasta
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining. Set aside.
- Cook the Chicken:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Cook for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 2 minutes, scraping up browned bits.
- Lower heat, stir in heavy cream, and simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Gradually add Parmesan cheese, stirring until smooth and creamy.
- Combine Everything:
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce.
- Add drained pasta and mix well, adding reserved pasta water if needed to loosen sauce.
- Adjust seasoning and add red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve & Garnish:
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately with extra Parmesan on top.
Notes
- Protein Variations: Swap chicken for shrimp, salmon, or tofu.
- Pasta Choices: Use penne, spaghetti, or any preferred pasta.
- Vegetable Additions: Stir in spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, or mushrooms.
- Lighter Option: Substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: creamy garlic chicken pasta, Parmesan pasta, easy pasta recipe, chicken alfredo alternative