Description
A quick and delicious garlic parmesan chicken pasta dish ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken, salt, and black pepper. Cook until golden and no longer pink (about 6-8 minutes). Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked pasta and chicken back to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and extra parmesan if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan for best flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for more or less heat.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: garlic parmesan chicken pasta, easy dinner, 30-minute meal, chicken pasta recipe