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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta: Restaurant-Style 30-Minute Dinner

This creamy garlic parmesan chicken pasta delivers impressive restaurant-style results in just 30 minutes with tender chicken pieces swimming in a rich, garlicky parmesan sauce tossed with perfectly cooked pasta. It's a one-pan wonder perfect for busy weeknights that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
  • 1 lb boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside. While pasta cooks, prepare the chicken and sauce.
  2. Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add heavy cream and parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens slightly.
  4. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet along with the drained pasta. Toss everything together until well coated in the creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
  5. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately while hot for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

Use freshly grated parmesan for smoother sauce, don't overcook garlic to avoid bitterness, reserve pasta water to help emulsify sauce, add red pepper flakes or fresh herbs for extra flavor, leftovers reheat well with a splash of cream