Description
Indulge in The Ultimate Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta You’ll Crave Every Week, a comforting dish that delivers rich flavors and gourmet flair in under an hour. This delightful recipe features tender chicken cubes enveloped in a velvety garlic-Parmesan cream sauce, tossed with twisted pasta to create a satisfying meal perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Simple yet elegant, this dish is sure to win over your family and guests alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 1 lb twisted pasta (fusilli or penne)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
- 4–5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, drain the remainder, and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add cubed chicken seasoned with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown and fully cooked through (about 6–8 minutes). Remove from the skillet.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth, then bring to a gentle simmer.
- Mix in freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted into a creamy sauce. Return the chicken and cooked pasta to the skillet, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Season with salt, pepper, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course, Pasta Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 150mg