The Ultimate Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta You’ll Love Every Week
The Ultimate Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a delicious dish that combines the rich flavors of garlic and parmesan with tender chicken and pasta. Perfect for any weeknight dinner!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free, High-protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta of your choice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken to the skillet and cook until no longer pink.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add the parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper; stir until cheese is melted and sauce is creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and mix well.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta, Chicken Pasta, Easy Dinner, Weeknight Meal