The Ultimate Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta You’ll Crave Weekly
This creamy garlic parmesan chicken pasta recipe is indulgent yet easy to make, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown.
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add grated parmesan cheese and stir until melted and combined.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and mix well.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
- Add more garlic for a stronger flavor.
- Substitute chicken with shrimp for a different protein option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Parmesan, Chicken Pasta, Weeknight Dinner