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Creamy garlic parmesan chicken pasta garnished and served in a bowl

Ultimate Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

This creamy garlic parmesan chicken pasta is a one-pan wonder that transforms weeknight dinners into a gourmet experience with its rich sauce and tender chicken.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 large Boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 lb Twisted pasta (fusilli) can substitute with penne or rotini
  • 3 Tbsp Unsalted butter divided
  • 4-5 cloves Fresh garlic, minced
  • 1.5 cups Heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup Chicken broth
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese freshly grated preferred
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning divided
  • 0.25 tsp Red pepper flakes optional
  • to taste Fine salt & black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Method
 

Cooking Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook pasta until al dente per package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water; drain.
Searing Chicken
  1. Pat chicken dry. Season with salt, pepper, and ½ tsp Italian seasoning. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 Tbsp butter. Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate (keep juices).
Building Garlic Cream Base
  1. Lower heat to medium. Add remaining 2 Tbsp butter. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
Deglazing and Simmering
  1. Pour in chicken broth, scraping browned bits. Stir in heavy cream and remaining ½ tsp Italian seasoning. Simmer gently 2–3 minutes to thicken slightly.
Melting Parmesan
  1. Reduce heat to low. Gradually sprinkle in Parmesan, stirring until fully melted and sauce is velvety smooth.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Return chicken (and juices) to the skillet. Add drained pasta. Toss until evenly coated. If sauce is thick, stir in splashes of reserved pasta water until glossy and clinging to the pasta.
Serving
  1. Taste and adjust salt/pepper. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Serve with a side of garlicky bread or a fresh green salad. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or frozen for about 2 months. Reheat with a splash of chicken broth to restore creaminess.