One Pan Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
A quick and flavorful one-pan dish combining tender chicken, pasta, and a creamy Parmesan sauce, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Protein
- 680 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 225 g penne or rotini pasta
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 480 ml low-sodium chicken broth
- 240 ml heavy cream
- 100 g freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 30 ml olive oil
- 60 g fresh spinach (optional) about 2 cups
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, cook for 6 minutes per side until golden, then remove and rest.
- Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add pasta and chicken broth, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Lower heat, stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until combined.
- Slice chicken, return to skillet with spinach if using, toss gently to coat, and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, sprinkle additional Parmesan on top before serving.