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Garlic parmesan chicken pasta featuring golden seared chicken pieces tossed with penne pasta in a rich creamy parmesan sauce garnished with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

5 from 1 vote
Aliana Recipes
Creamy, garlicky parmesan sauce coats tender chicken and penne in this comforting one-pan meal. My family loves how this quick weeknight dinner satisfies everyone with minimal cleanup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings:4 Bowl
Course:Dinner
Cuisine:Italian-inspired
Calories:650kcal
Cost:$20
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 12 oz penne or rigatoni pasta Base of the dish
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Aromatic
  • 1 cup heavy cream For rich sauce
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese Melts better than pre-grated
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil For searing
  • 2 tablespoon butter Flavor base
  • ½ cup chicken broth For deglazing
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Herb blend
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped Garnish
  • salt and black pepper To taste

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet For cooking chicken and sauce
  • 1 Large pot For boiling pasta
  • 1 Whisk For smoothing sauce
  • 1 Meat thermometer For checking chicken

Method
 

  1. Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente, reserving one cup of pasta water before draining to thin the sauce later.
  2. Season the dried chicken pieces generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to ensure maximum flavor before cooking.
  3. Sear the chicken in hot olive oil for 5 minutes without moving it so a beautiful golden crust can form.
  4. Flip and cook the chicken until the internal temperature reaches 165°F to ensure it is safely cooked through.
  5. Melt butter in the skillet and cook the minced garlic for 30 seconds until it becomes highly fragrant.
  6. Deglaze with broth and simmer the heavy cream before whisking in the parmesan to create a smooth, clump-free sauce.
  7. Toss the cooked chicken and pasta into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water until the desired creamy consistency is reached.

Nutrition

Serving: 320g (1 bowl)Calories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Use freshly grated parmesan cheese instead of pre-grated; it melts smoothly and prevents the sauce from becoming grainy or clumpy.