Description
Creamy, garlicky, and bursting with savory parmesan flavor, this One Pan Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Delight is the ultimate comfort meal for weeknights. With tender seared chicken and penne pasta simmered together in a rich, cheesy sauce, it brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home kitchen—all in a single pan. Perfect for quick dinners, easy recipe nights, or when you’re in need of hearty dinner ideas, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Great for quick dinner ideas, one-pan meals, or a cozy food idea to warm up your evening.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts sliced into strips
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
4 cloves garlic minced
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
8 oz penne pasta
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon unsalted butter optional
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Pat chicken dry, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Sear in olive oil in a deep skillet until golden, about 3-4 minutes per side. Set aside.
2. In the same pan, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
4. Add uncooked penne pasta. Stir, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Once pasta is al dente, stir in Parmesan cheese and optional butter until sauce is creamy.
6. Return chicken to skillet. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until warmed through.
7. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Always use freshly grated Parmesan for a smoother, more flavorful sauce.
If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of cream or broth to adjust.
Penne is ideal, but rotini or fettuccine work well too if that’s what you have.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: one pan pasta, garlic parmesan pasta, chicken pasta, easy dinner, creamy pasta