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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta - Creamy 30-Minute Weeknight Dinner

This Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a comforting dinner that comes together quickly in just 30 minutes, featuring a creamy garlic parmesan sauce enveloping tender chicken and perfectly cooked pasta for a restaurant-quality meal that feels indulgent yet is simple to make.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 12 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, or your favorite shape)
  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente
  2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
  3. Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, then cook until golden brown and cooked through (6-8 minutes)
  4. Reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant
  5. Pour in chicken broth and scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pan
  6. Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer
  7. Stir in grated parmesan cheese until melted and smooth
  8. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet along with butter, tossing everything together until well combined

Notes

Use freshly grated parmesan for best flavor, don't overcook garlic, reserve pasta water for thinning sauce if needed, add red pepper flakes or fresh herbs for extra flavor