Description
If you’re craving a cozy, comforting dinner that still feels elegant and restaurant-worthy, this Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken is your answer. Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts rest on a bed of pasta coated in a velvety garlic-Parmesan cream sauce—ready in just 35 minutes! Whether you’re searching for quick dinner ideas, easy recipes, or creamy pasta dishes, this one’s a weeknight winner and a weekend favorite. Ideal for busy weeknights, family meals, or even romantic dinners at home.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
4 cloves garlic minced
1 cup heavy cream
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
8 ounces rotini pasta
½ cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
1. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and a pinch of Italian seasoning.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside to rest.
3. Boil the rotini pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
4. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter. Once melted, sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
6. Add Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes. Toss in the cooked pasta and mix to coat in the sauce. Add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen if needed.
7. Slice the rested chicken into thick strips. Serve on top of the pasta and garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for a smoother sauce texture—pre-shredded varieties don’t melt as well.
Don’t skip the pasta water—it’s the key to adjusting the sauce consistency without diluting flavor.
Let the chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy and flavorful.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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