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“Bowl of creamy garlic parmesan Chicken pasta with golden seared chicken pieces, garnished with parsley and grated cheese.”

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a one-pan wonder that combines tender seared chicken, silky garlic-Parmesan cream sauce, and perfectly coated pasta. It’s rich, comforting, and tastes like Italian restaurant luxury made easy at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rest Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 760
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs Boneless skinless chicken breasts - Sliced into bite-size pieces
  • 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil - For searing
For the Pasta
  • 1 lb Fettuccine or penne pasta - Cooked al dente
  • 1 cup Reserved pasta water - Save before draining
  • Salt - For pasta water
For the Garlic Parmesan Sauce
  • 4 tablespoon Butter
  • 6 cloves Garlic - Minced
  • 2 cups Heavy cream
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • 1 ½ cups Parmesan cheese - Freshly grated
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon Red pepper flakes - Optional for heat
  • Salt and black pepper - To taste
For Finishing
  • ¼ cup Fresh parsley - Chopped
  • Extra Parmesan cheese - For topping
  • Fresh cracked pepper
  • Lemon wedges - For serving
Optional Add-ins
  • 2 cups Fresh spinach - Stir in near the end
  • 1 cup Sun-dried tomatoes - Adds tangy flavor
  • 8 oz Mushrooms - Sliced sautéed before sauce
  • 4 slices Bacon - Cooked and crumbled

Equipment

  • 1 Large deep skillet (12-inch) (Preferably heavy-bottomed for even browning)
  • 1 Large pasta pot (For boiling pasta)
  • 1 Tongs (For flipping chicken)
  • 1 Box grater (For fresh Parmesan)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For slicing chicken)
  • 1 Wooden Spoon (For stirring sauce)

Method
 

  1. Slice, dry, and season chicken well before searing to build deep golden flavor.
  2. Sear chicken pieces until golden brown on both sides for juicy, flavorful bites.
  3. Deglaze pan with broth, add garlic and butter to form a rich savory base.
    “Pan of freshly made garlic parmesan sauce topped with shredded cheese, herbs, and red pepper flakes.”
  4. Add cream and cheese gradually, stirring until the sauce becomes smooth and thick.
  5. Toss chicken and pasta together, garnish with parsley, Parmesan, and fresh lemon.
    “Creamy garlic parmesan chicken pasta in a skillet with rigatoni noodles and grilled chicken pieces coated in rich white sauce.”

Nutrition

Serving: 400gCalories: 760kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 45gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 980mgPotassium: 950mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1900IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 420mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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