Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
A creamy and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender chicken, garlic, and parmesan cheese, perfect for a quick dinner or special occasion.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Large pot
- Strainer
- Mixing spoon
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 pieces chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Pasta
- 8 oz pasta fettuccine or penne
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1/2 cup pasta water reserved
Optional Add-ins
- 1 cup spinach chopped
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 1/2 cup mushrooms sliced
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet, let it rest for a few minutes, then slice into strips.
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy whipping cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in grated parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce. Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.
- Return the sliced chicken to the skillet and mix gently.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra parmesan cheese and fresh parsley if desired.