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Grilled chicken breast served alongside creamy garlic parmesan pasta.

The Ultimate Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta You'll Crave Every Week

This creamy garlic parmesan chicken pasta is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for weekly dinners. Rich, cheesy, and easy to make, it will become a family favorite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 850
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Protein
  • 2 large chicken breasts boneless skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes
Pasta
  • 1 lb twisted pasta (fusilli) or penne, rotini
Dairy & Fats
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 4–5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1½ cups heavy cream for creamy sauce
  • ½ cup chicken broth for depth of flavor
Cheese & Seasonings
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 tsp italian seasoning divided
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional
Salt & Pepper
  • to taste salt and pepper
Garnish
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped for garnish

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add chicken cubes, season with half of the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt remaining butter. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; bring to a simmer.
  4. Stir in grated parmesan cheese, remaining Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes if using. Add cooked chicken and pasta; toss to combine and heat through.
  5. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.