Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

This Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is an easy one-pan meal featuring seasoned chicken breasts and pasta in an easy creamy garlic Parmesan sauce. A restaurant-quality meal that’s ready in 25 minutes!

 

Estimated reading time: 9 minutes

Sometimes you just need a comfort food dinner after a long day, but comfort food often means an uncomfortably long time spent in the kitchen. But this Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta? It’s one of the easiest and fastest comfort food meals you’ll ever try, and it’s a recipe you’ll find yourself reaching for again and again when you just need a warm, cozy meal on the table… like, right now! Serve it with a side salad, or add in some broccoli florets and you’ve got a complete meal everyone will LOVE!

This Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a comforting, creamy dinner that perfectly combines pasta, garlic, butter, juicy chicken, and cheese. It’s savoury and rich and oh so creamy, and because the pasta cooks in the same pan as the sauce, it’s on the table in just 25 minutes. It’s a perfect weeknight dinner!

There are SO many reasons why we LOVE this easy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta recipe. Here are just a few!

1. It’s QUICK to make: from start to finish, this recipe comes together in less than 30 minutes.
2. It’s RICH and CREAMY: it has a velvety, creamy sauce that coats every bit of pasta!
3. It’s a CROWD PLEASER: it’s the perfect dish to make for guests if you’re entertaining, but if you’re cooking for your family, it’s a kid-friendly dish too!
4. It CELEBRATES basic INGREDIENTS: it’s a simple recipe where basic ingredients really shine through. There’s nothing quite like fresh garlic and Parmesan cheese!

Here’s how to make the BEST easy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta recipe!

Sear the chicken and remove from the pan once it reaches an internal temperature of 74 degrees Celsius (165 degrees Fahrenheit). Use an instant read thermometer to ensure you remove the chicken from the pan at the right time to avoid over-cooking.

We know shredding cheese is not the nicest kitchen job, but freshly shredded cheese will give you that perfect, velvety sauce you’re looking for in a good serving of pasta. Avoid pre-shredded mozzarella and pre-shredded or shelf-stable Parmesan cheese when making this garlic Parmesan chicken pasta, as these products contain anti-clumping agents that prevent the cheese from melting smoothly. This WILL make or break this recipe, so be sure to follow this tip!!

A couple twists of the pepper mill and some cheese shavings elevate this pasta to a restaurant style look and taste.

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is best served fresh, so after you’re done making it, plate, garnish, and serve quickly as the sauce thickens while it sits.

Running into trouble with this Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta recipe? Here are some common issues you might encounter and how we recommend fixing and preventing them:

To fix a sauce that is too thick, simply pour in more cream, mixing to emulsify.

If your sauce is too thin you can add in some more fresh grated Parmesan cheese. Do NOT boil the pasta longer than the recipe suggests to reduce the sauce because you might overcook the pasta and the chicken.

Make sure you use as high quality ingredients as you can afford and that they are fresh. If you feel like your pasta lacks flavour, add a pinch of salt to bring out the flavours and add a little more fresh cracked black pepper. Alternatively you can add more fresh grated Parmesan cheese.

Remove the pasta from the heat before adding the cheese in and mix continuously. This will help it melt slowly and prevent clumping.

Here’s everything you’ll need to make this easy dinner recipe (paid links):

• large skillet
• Silicone Spatula
• Large Pot
• large knife
• Cutting Board
• Garlic Press
• Collander
• Grater
• Tongs

Here’s a list of the ingredients you’ll need to make this chicken pasta with garlic Parmesan sauce (paid links):

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 large onion
• 8 garlic cloves thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 5 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1 pound linguine or bucatini or use your favourite pasta
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded

Aside from how easy and fast this Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is, it’s also incredibly versatile. So here’s a few ideas if you want to think a little bit outside the box with your Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta:

1. Add some veggies. Toss in peas, chopped asparagus, or broccoli florets as you cook the onion and garlic. This adds flavour, texture, and some nutrition as well.
2. Add a spicy kick. Add a few pinches of red pepper flakes for some added spice and flavour.
3. Add sun-dried tomatoes and spinach for a kick of flavour and colour.
4. Add blended cottage cheese instead of cream for a protein boost and to lower the fat content.

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