Chicken Parmesan Pasta: Creamy Garlic Bowtie Skillet Dinner
Creamy pasta tossed with garlic, parmesan, and pan-seared chicken breast — a comforting, crowd-pleasing dinner made in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp butter, divided
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4–6 cloves garlic, minced
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sear in skillet with oil and 1 tbsp butter until golden and cooked through. Remove and slice.
- In same pan, add remaining butter and garlic. Sauté 30–60 seconds.
- Add chicken broth and deglaze pan. Stir in cream, simmer 2–3 minutes, then add parmesan.
- Return pasta and sliced chicken to pan. Toss gently, adding pasta water if needed.
- Garnish with parsley and extra parmesan. Serve hot.
Notes
Customize with spinach, peas, or mushrooms. Swap cream for half-and-half for a lighter version. Best served fresh, but leftovers reheat well.