Description

This Creamy Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta is a restaurant-quality dish made right at home. Juicy, pan-seared chicken is paired with tender pasta and tossed in a velvety garlic parmesan cream sauce. It’s quick enough for weeknights but delicious enough to impress guests – pure comfort in a bowl!

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced or pounded
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Pasta and Sauce:

8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
2 tbsp butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream (or half & half for lighter version)
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh chopped parsley or basil, for garnish

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Instructions

Cook the pasta:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Cook the chicken:
Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
Make the sauce:
In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in flour and cook for 1 more minute, then slowly whisk in chicken broth and cream. Let simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.

Add cheese and season:
Stir in parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
Combine:
Slice cooked chicken and add it back to the pan. Add cooked pasta and toss everything together until coated in the sauce.
Serve:
Garnish with chopped parsley or basil and extra parmesan. Serve hot.

Notes

Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.

Make it gluten-free with GF pasta and a GF flour substitute.

Great with grilled shrimp or mushrooms instead of chicken.