Creamy Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta | Easy Comfort Dinner
Creamy Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta combines juicy chicken, buttery garlic, and rich parmesan cream sauce tossed with tender pasta — ready in 30 minutes for a cozy, satisfying dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- Salt, pepper, Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan
- 12 oz pasta (fettuccine, penne, or linguine)
- Optional: Red pepper flakes, spinach, parsley
Instructions
- Season and sear chicken in olive oil over medium-high heat until cooked. Remove and slice.
- In the same pan, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Whisk in flour to make a roux. Slowly add broth and simmer until thickened.
- Stir in cream and parmesan. Simmer until melted and smooth.
- Toss cooked pasta and chicken into sauce. Stir to combine. Add spinach or parsley if desired.
- Serve hot, topped with extra cheese and black pepper.
Notes
- Add sautéed mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes for variety.
- Adjust sauce thickness with pasta water or more broth.
- Great for meal prep or leftovers.