Description
This creamy garlic Parmesan chicken pasta is a rich and cheesy dish loaded with tender chicken in a luscious sauce, making it an easy and delicious weeknight dinner that the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
Pasta:
- 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
Chicken:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for topping)
- ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Cook Chicken: Season chicken and cook until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Make Sauce: Sauté garlic in butter, whisk in flour, then slowly add chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer until thickened.
- Add Cheese: Stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Combine: Return chicken to skillet, add pasta, and toss until coated in sauce.
- Garnish: Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- Add spinach, broccoli, or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor and color.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Best way to reheat leftovers is on the stovetop with a splash of milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course / Pasta
- Method: Skillet / Pan-Searing / Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
