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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Delight

an Chicken Pasta You'll Crave Every Week Recipe
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5 from 11 reviews

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy garlic parmesan chicken pasta. Tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a rich, flavorful sauce come together to create a dish you’ll want to make every week.

Ingredients

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Chicken:

  • 2 large Chicken breasts (Boneless skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes)

Pasta:

  • 1 lb Twisted pasta (fusilli) 450g (Or penne, rotini)

Sauce:

  • 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)
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese (Freshly grated)
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning (Divided)
  • ¼ tsp Red pepper flakes (Optional)
  • Salt and pepper (To taste)
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (Chopped for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook Pasta – Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, drain, and set pasta aside.
  2. Prepare & Cook Chicken – Pat chicken dry; season with salt, pepper, and ½ tsp Italian seasoning. Heat 1 tbsp butter in skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. Make Garlic Parmesan Sauce – In the same skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté 30–60 seconds until fragrant. Deglaze with chicken broth, scraping browned bits from the pan. Stir in heavy cream and remaining Italian seasoning; simmer 2–3 minutes. Reduce heat to low; gradually whisk in Parmesan until smooth. Avoid boiling after adding cheese.
  4. Combine & Serve – Return chicken and juices to skillet; add pasta. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning; garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.

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