Description
This easy 30-minute Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is pure comfort food. Tender seasoned chicken is served with pasta in a rich, velvety garlic-Parmesan cream sauce.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
4 tbsp unsalted butter
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup reserved pasta water
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
2. In a small bowl, combine Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Pat the chicken dry and season generously on all sides.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Remove chicken to a plate and let it rest.
4. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
5. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
6. Whisk in the heavy cream and bring the sauce to a simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until it begins to thicken.
7. Reduce heat to low and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
8. Add the cooked pasta back to the skillet. Toss to coat the pasta in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time.
9. Slice the rested chicken and add it to the pasta. Toss to combine.
10. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan.
Notes
Using freshly grated Parmesan cheese from a block will result in a much smoother sauce. Pre-shredded cheese can make the sauce grainy.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Calories: 700
- Fat: 38g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Protein: 42g
