Description
Creamy, garlicky pasta with tender chicken, rich yet simple, perfect for weeknight dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (Cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 1 lb Twisted pasta (fusilli or penne/rotini)
- 3 Tbsp Unsalted butter
- 4–5 cloves Fresh garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups Heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Chicken broth
- 1 cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (Divided use)
- 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes (Optional)
- Salt and black pepper (To taste)
- 2 Tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped (For garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
- Pat chicken dry, season with salt, pepper, and half the Italian seasoning. Sear in skillet until golden and cooked through.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter, add garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook until fragrant.
- Deglaze with chicken broth, then stir in cream and remaining seasoning; simmer to thicken.
- Gradually whisk in Parmesan until smooth, then return chicken and drained pasta, tossing gently to coat.
- Add reserved pasta water if necessary for desired sauce consistency. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Adjust the spice and pasta shape as desired. This dish is easy to customize with veggies or proteins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing & Saucing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: pasta, chicken, creamy sauce, garlic, Parmesan