Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta Recipe
This Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta Recipe is a comforting, flavorful dinner ready in under 30 minutes. Juicy chicken, tender pasta, and a rich garlic cream sauce make it perfect for weeknight meals or cozy weekend dinners.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Large pot
- Mixing spoon
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Colander
Ingredients
- Chicken breast – 2 large, cut into bite-size pieces
- Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
- Garlic – 4 cloves, minced
- Heavy cream – 1 cup
- Parmesan cheese – ½ cup, grated
- Chicken broth – ½ cup
- Pasta – 8 ounces, cooked according to package directions
- Salt – 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper – ½ teaspoon
- Parsley – 2 tablespoons, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Cook Chicken
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes.
Sauté Garlic
- Remove chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, taking care not to burn it.
Make Cream Sauce
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring mixture to a gentle simmer, allowing it to thicken slightly over 3–4 minutes.
Add Cheese
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce becomes creamy. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Combine Chicken and Sauce
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat in the creamy sauce. Let it heat together for 2–3 minutes to combine flavors.
Add Pasta
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing gently until all noodles are evenly coated with the garlic cream sauce and chicken is distributed throughout.
Garnish and Serve
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately while hot for a delicious weeknight dinner everyone will love.
Notes
- Use fresh Parmesan for best flavor
- Do not overcook the chicken to keep it juicy
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for 2 days
- Reheat gently on stovetop or microwave to avoid sauce separating