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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta served in a white bowl with fresh parsley garnish and grated cheese

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta - One Pan Wonder Recipe

This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta proves that restaurant-quality comfort food doesn't require hours of preparation. In just 30 minutes, you'll enjoy tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a velvety garlic parmesan sauce that rivals your favorite Italian restaurant.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 720
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning divided use
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 lb twisted pasta fusilli, rotini, or penne
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4-5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • Optional: Turkey shrimp, or plant-based chicken instead of chicken breast; zucchini noodles for low-carb; Pecorino Romano or Asiago instead of Parmesan

Method
 

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. Pat chicken dry, season with salt, pepper, and half Italian seasoning. Heat 1 tbsp butter in skillet, sear chicken 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F). Remove and set aside.
  3. In same skillet, melt remaining butter. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, cook 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Deglaze with chicken broth, then stir in heavy cream and remaining Italian seasoning. Simmer 2-3 minutes.
  5. Reduce heat to low, whisk in Parmesan gradually until smooth. Thin with pasta water as needed.
  6. Return chicken and pasta to skillet, tossing to coat evenly. Add more pasta water if needed.
  7. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Always reduce heat before adding Parmesan to prevent clumping. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency to your liking.