Description
When you’re in the mood for cozy, creamy, and comforting, Creamy Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta checks all the boxes. This dish features juicy chicken breast bites nestled in a silky Parmesan cream sauce with garlic and herbs, twirled around fettuccine pasta. It’s rich yet simple, making it a go-to for both weeknight dinners and special gatherings. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner ideas, quick pasta recipes, or one-pot comfort meals, this recipe delivers big flavor with minimal effort. A perfect choice when you need quick dinner inspiration or a creamy food idea the whole family will love.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast, boneless and skinless
8 oz fettuccine pasta
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper.
2. Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. Boil fettuccine in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
4. In the same skillet, add more butter if needed and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
5. Pour in heavy cream and let it simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
6. Slice chicken and return to skillet. Add cooked pasta and toss everything together.
7. Add pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
8. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the cream sauce.
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest, creamiest result.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: easy pasta dinner, creamy garlic chicken pasta, one pot chicken pasta