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Ultimate Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

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A rich and creamy pasta dish featuring tender chicken, garlic, and Parmesan cheese that’s perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.

Ingredients

  • Boneless, skinless chicken breast — 2 large, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • Twisted pasta (fusilli) — 1 lb (450 g), or penne/rotini
  • Unsalted butter — 3 Tbsp, divided
  • Fresh garlic, minced — 4–5 cloves
  • Heavy cream — 1 ½ cups
  • Chicken broth — ½ cup
  • Grated Parmesan cheese — 1 cup (freshly grated preferred)
  • Italian seasoning — 1 tsp, divided
  • Red pepper flakes — ¼ tsp, optional
  • Fine salt & black pepper — to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped — 2 Tbsp, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Boil pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook pasta until al dente per package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water; drain.
  2. Season & sear chicken: Pat chicken dry. Season with salt, pepper, and ½ tsp Italian seasoning. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 Tbsp butter. Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate (keep juices).
  3. Build garlic cream base: Lower heat to medium. Add remaining 2 Tbsp butter. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Deglaze & simmer: Pour in chicken broth, scraping browned bits. Stir in heavy cream and remaining ½ tsp Italian seasoning. Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes to thicken slightly.
  5. Melt Parmesan: Reduce heat to low. Gradually sprinkle in Parmesan, stirring until fully melted and the sauce is velvety smooth.
  6. Combine: Return chicken (and juices) to the skillet. Add drained pasta. Toss until evenly coated. If the sauce is thick, stir in splashes of reserved pasta water until glossy and clinging to the pasta.
  7. Finish & serve: Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

For an extra touch, offer additional grated Parmesan on the side. Consider adding vegetables like spinach or broccoli for extra nutrition.

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Keywords: creamy pasta, chicken pasta, garlic Parmesan, easy dinner, Italian recipe

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