Description
This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is the ultimate comfort dish, perfect for a quick dinner or cozy weekend treat. With tender seared chicken, a rich garlic-parmesan cream sauce, and silky pasta all coming together in one skillet, it’s flavorful, filling, and surprisingly easy to make. Ideal for anyone craving creamy pasta ideas, easy dinner recipes, or satisfying food ideas for the whole family.
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
4 garlic cloves minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
8 oz fettuccine pasta
1/3 cup reserved pasta water
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
1. Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through. Set aside.
3. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Lower the heat, pour in heavy cream, and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes.
5. Whisk in parmesan until melted and smooth.
6. Add reserved pasta water to adjust the consistency of the sauce.
7. Slice cooked chicken and add it to the sauce along with cooked pasta.
8. Toss everything together and let it heat for 1–2 minutes.
9. Top with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Use freshly grated parmesan for the best texture and flavor.
Save the pasta water before draining — it’s key for the sauce.
Avoid boiling the sauce after adding cheese to prevent clumping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: creamy chicken pasta, easy dinner, parmesan pasta, garlic chicken pasta, quick comfort food