The Ultimate Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta You ll Crave Every Week
This creamy garlic Parmesan chicken pasta is a flavorful, comforting dish perfect for weekly dinners. Rich, cheesy, and easy to make, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 Tbsp olive oil for searing chicken
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1.5 tsp garlic powder
- 1.5 tsp onion powder
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp salt
Pasta
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 Tbsp coarse sea salt for pasta water
Sauce & Aromatics
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 Tbsp olive oil for sautéing
- 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
- 6-8 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 0.25 cup Pecorino Romano cheese optional, freshly grated
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional
Optional Add-ins
- to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper
- optional fresh spinach
- optional cherry tomatoes
Garnish
- optional extra Parmesan and parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry, season with spices, and sear in batches until golden. Set aside.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1-1.5 cups pasta water, then drain.
- Sauté diced onion in butter and oil until soft. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cook briefly.
- Deglaze pan with chicken broth, then stir in heavy cream and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat, stir in Parmesan and Pecorino Romano cheeses. Season with salt and pepper.
- Return chicken and pasta to skillet, toss with sauce. Add reserved pasta water to adjust consistency. Stir in parsley and optional add-ins. Serve garnished with extra Parmesan and parsley.
Notes
For extra flavor, add fresh spinach or cherry tomatoes during the final toss.