Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta: The Easy Indulgence You’ll Love
Enjoy this delicious and easy garlic parmesan chicken pasta recipe that delivers all the rich flavors with minimal effort.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Parsley for garnish
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Mix in the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half.
- You can add vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta