Description
Try this easy garlic parmesan chicken pasta recipe! Quick creamy and simple to make perfect for family dinners or dinner parties.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- 8 oz fettuccine or linguine
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Season sliced chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 3–4 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Return cooked chicken to the pan and stir to coat with sauce.
- Add cooked pasta and toss to combine. Use reserved pasta water to adjust consistency if needed.
- Garnish with parsley and extra cheese. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh Parmesan for best results.
- Don’t overcook the garlic to avoid bitterness.
- Rotisserie chicken works as a shortcut.
- Leftovers make a great pasta bake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American