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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta (30-Minute Recipe!)

This quick and creamy chicken pasta combines tender chicken, garlic, and Parmesan in a velvety sauce, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Protein
  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch cubes)
Pasta
  • 1 lb twisted pasta (fusilli) (or penne/rotini)
Dairy & Fats
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4–5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream for a velvety sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth for deglazing & thinning
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese melts best when freshly grated
  • 1 tsp italian seasoning divided use (half for chicken)
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional, for a little kick
Seasonings
  • to taste salt and black pepper
Garnish
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and half the Italian seasoning. Sear in butter until golden and cooked through, then remove.
  3. In the same skillet, melt remaining butter, cook garlic and red pepper flakes briefly, then deglaze with chicken broth. Add cream and remaining seasoning; simmer to thicken.
  4. Whisk in Parmesan until smooth, then return chicken and pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water if needed. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best melt and flavor.