Parmesan Chicken Pasta
A rich and creamy pasta dish with perfectly seared chicken and a luscious garlic Parmesan sauce, perfect for cozy nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 8 ounces linguine or spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken by seasoning both sides with salt and pepper to taste.
- Sear the chicken in olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from the skillet.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the same skillet for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Create the sauce by adding chicken broth, bringing it to a simmer and scraping up any browned bits. Then add heavy cream and simmer gently.
- Incorporate Parmesan cheese until melted and well mixed. Add crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Combine sliced chicken back into the skillet with the sauce, toss in cooked pasta and mix until well combined.
- Enrich the sauce by adding butter and letting it melt.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Pairs beautifully with a green salad or crusty garlic bread. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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