Description
Indulge in this rich and comforting Creamy Parmesan Chicken Pasta for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for any day of the week. Tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a luscious Parmesan cream sauce come together in a harmonious blend of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces pasta (penne or fettuccine)
Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Prepare pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the chicken: Season chicken with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook in a skillet until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, cook garlic in butter. Whisk in flour, then gradually add chicken broth and cream. Stir until thickened. Add Parmesan cheese and mozzarella if desired.
- Combine: Return chicken to the skillet, add pasta, and toss in the sauce. Heat through.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can use half-and-half as a lighter alternative to heavy cream.
- Include steamed broccoli or spinach for added vegetables.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
