Description
Creamy garlic parmesan chicken pasta delivers comfort in a single skillet, blending rich Italian flavors with classic home-style cooking. Savory chicken nestles among silky noodles, promising a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 12 oz pasta
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Seasoning and Herbs:
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a large baking dish for the chicken preparation.
- Season chicken breasts thoroughly with salt, black pepper, and dried basil, ensuring even coating on all sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy exterior develops.
- Transfer partially cooked chicken to the prepared baking dish and finish cooking in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While chicken bakes, cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In the same skillet used for searing chicken, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant and lightly golden, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Pour chicken broth and heavy cream into the skillet, whisking continuously to create a smooth sauce base.
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes into the sauce, allowing them to infuse subtle heat and complexity.
- Gradually incorporate parmesan cheese into the sauce, stirring until completely melted and sauce becomes thick and creamy.
- Remove chicken from oven and slice into strips or bite-sized pieces.
- Combine cooked pasta with the creamy parmesan sauce, gently tossing to ensure complete coverage.
- Arrange sliced chicken atop the sauced pasta and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately while sauce remains warm and chicken is tender.
Notes
- Optimize chicken seasoning by patting the meat dry before adding spices to enhance crispy exterior and better flavor absorption.
- Consider using bone-in chicken thighs for more moisture and richer taste if preferring alternative protein option.
- Adjust spice levels by increasing or decreasing red pepper flakes to accommodate different heat preferences.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting regular pasta with zucchini noodles or alternative grain-based pasta for dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg