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

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

Author: Lauren Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 4 servings Category: Pasta Cuisine: Italian Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 lb (450 g) twisted pasta (fusilli), or penne/rotini
  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 to 5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (preferably freshly grated)
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning, divided
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, optional
  • Fine salt & black pepper, to taste
  • 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
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Instructions

  1. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
  2. Pat chicken dry, season with salt, pepper, and 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning. Sear in a skillet with 1 Tbsp butter for 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Add remaining butter, stir in garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant (30-60 seconds).
  4. Deglaze with chicken broth, scraping the pan. Stir in cream and remaining Italian seasoning, simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken.
  5. Reduce heat and gradually stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth.
  6. Return chicken to the skillet, add drained pasta, toss to coat, and adjust consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
  7. Season to taste and garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

  1. For best results, use freshly grated Parmesan. Leftovers reheat beautifully.