Description
Quick & easy Parmesan Chicken Pasta recipe that delivers a creamy, comforting meal in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 pound pasta (such as spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Simmer for a few minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Add the cooked pasta and chicken to the skillet and toss to coat.
- Stir in the fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Tip: Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water. It can be used to adjust the sauce consistency later if needed.
- Pro Tip: Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook the chicken in batches if necessary to ensure even browning.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 cal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: parmesan chicken pasta, easy pasta recipe, chicken pasta, creamy pasta, quick dinner
