Description
A rich and creamy garlic parmesan chicken pasta featuring tender chicken breasts, aromatic garlic, and a luxurious parmesan cream sauce that coats every strand of pasta perfectly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pieces (1.5 lbs) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 12 oz package fettuccine or spaghetti
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1 cup pasta water.
- Sauté the Chicken: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sauté until golden-brown (6-7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet and let rest.
- Add Garlic: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
- Create the Sauce: Pour in heavy cream and allow it to simmer gently. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese gradually until melted and smooth.
- Combine Everything: Slice the cooked chicken into strips, return it to the skillet along with the drained pasta, and toss until coated in sauce.
- Final Touch: Add pasta water if needed for consistency. Plate your Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta, garnishing with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness before cooking to ensure uniform doneness and prevent dry spots
- Use freshly grated Parmesan instead of pre-shredded for smoother melting and richer flavor development
- Reserve pasta water before draining as its starch content helps bind the sauce perfectly
- Keep heat at medium when adding cream to prevent curdling and maintain smooth texture
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 685 calories
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: garlic parmesan chicken pasta, creamy chicken pasta, easy dinner recipe, italian inspired, comfort food