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.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Servings 4 servings

Calories 650 kcal

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.

Keyword chicken, Creamy, pasta