Description
Looking for the best creamy garlic parmesan chicken pasta? This easy and quick recipe is perfect for weeknights and packed with flavor! Rich cheesy sauce clings to every noodle and the seared chicken takes it to the next level. Great for family dinners or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fettuccine or linguine
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil over medium heat, 5–6 minutes per side. Set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until golden.
- Add cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in parmesan until smooth.
- Slice chicken and return to pan with cooked pasta. Toss everything together, adding pasta water as needed.
- Top with more parmesan and parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan for best melting.
- Don’t boil the cream too hard or the sauce may split.
- Leftovers reheat best with a splash of milk or cream.
- Add spinach or peas for a veggie boost.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg