Description
This viral Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta is a 30-minute, one-pot dinner. The pasta cooks directly in the garlicky cream sauce for maximum flavor and minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 shallot, minced
3–4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
12 oz penne pasta (uncooked)
1/2 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. In a bowl, season the chicken cubes with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
2. Melt 1 tbsp of butter in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken to a plate.
3. In the same skillet, melt the remaining 1 tbsp of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and shallot. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Pour in 3 cups of the chicken stock and bring to a boil.
5. Add the uncooked penne pasta to the skillet. Stir to combine and ensure the pasta is mostly submerged.
6. Cook the pasta, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, or until al dente and most of the stock has been absorbed. If the pasta is not yet cooked and the pan is dry, add the remaining 1 cup of stock, 1/2 cup at a time.
7. Once the pasta is tender, reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
8. Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet.
9. Toss everything together to combine and heat through for 1-2 minutes.
10. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
This one-pot method creates its own starchy, creamy sauce. Ensure you stir occasionally so the pasta doesn’t stick to the bottom.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Calories: 600
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Protein: 40g