Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta – Cozy Comfort Meal
Creamy Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta is a quick and delicious dish made with tender chicken, sautéed garlic, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese, all tossed with your favorite pasta.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- Salt, pepper, Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter (divided)
- 4–6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan
- Reserved pasta water
- Optional: red pepper flakes, parsley, lemon zest
Instructions
- Cook pasta al dente. Reserve pasta water.
- Season and sear chicken in oil + butter until golden; set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic in butter until fragrant.
- Add cream; simmer to reduce slightly. Season to taste.
- Stir in Parmesan and cooked chicken.
- Add pasta and toss to coat, thinning sauce with pasta water if needed.
- Garnish and serve immediately.
Notes
- Add sautéed veggies or spinach for a nutritional boost.
- For extra richness, stir in cream cheese or a dash of lemon juice.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.