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serving bowl filled with Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta and sliced seasoned chicken, garnished with fresh parsley and ready to be enjoyed with a black spoon.

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta How to Make Them Extra Creamy and Juicy

By Nacy
Love creamy pasta? This Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is rich, flavorful, and easy to make. Try this quick recipe for a delicious homemade meal!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, American, Italian-inspired
Servings 4
Calories 720 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken breast or chicken thighs tender
  • Pasta penne rotini,
  • Garlic freshly
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Heavy cream
  • Butter
  • Olive oil
  • Chicken broth
  • Salt pepper, paprika
  • Parsley fresh if possible

Instructions
 

Step 1: Season and Sear the Chicken

  • Pat your chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Heat oil in a skillet, then sear until golden.

Step 2: Cook the Pasta

  • Boil salted water and cook your pasta until just shy of al dente.

Step 3: Build the Garlic Butter Base

  • Melt butter in the same skillet, scraping chicken bits. Add garlic. A short moment later,

Step 4: Create the Creamy Sauce

  • Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Let it simmer gently. Add grated Parmesan, stirring until it becomes that silky blanket

Step 5: Combine Pasta and Chicken

  • Cut the chicken into strips, return it to the pan, and add the pasta. Mix everything together.

Step 6: Taste and adjust the seasoning

  • Salt, pepper, and maybe more Parmesan cheese why not? Sprinkle with parsley, grind in some fresh pepper, and serve while hot.

Notes

  • Calories: 720
  • Protein: 38g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fat: 38g
  • Sodium: 820mg
  • Calcium: High due to the Parmesan content
  • Fiber: 2g
Keyword Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta