Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta – Your New Favorite Chicken Dinner Recipe
This creamy garlic parmesan chicken pasta hits every craving. It’s rich, comforting, and packed with flavor. Think of juicy chicken bathed in a garlicky, cheesy sauce that clings to every bite of pasta like it was made to be together.
When I first made this, I thought it might be too indulgent for a regular Tuesday night. But after one forkful, I tossed that idea right out the window. We’ve had it three Tuesdays in a row. And a Thursday. No regrets.
If you’re looking for a chicken dinner recipe that feels a little extra but still falls under the ‘easy creamy garlic chicken’ category, this is it. Whether you’ve tried a Chicken Parmesan Pasta Recipe or need a new spin on a Chicken Parmesan Recipe Easy enough to actually make on a weeknight—this delivers. It’s also a great one-pot solution if you’ve got a craving for Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes but don’t want to deal with roasting. Honestly, it might be the Best Chicken Parmesan Recipe that doesn’t require a breadcrumb in sight.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 8 ounces penne pasta, uncooked
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and milk. Stir in uncooked pasta and bring to a boil.
- Lower heat to a simmer and cook for about 12–15 minutes until pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Add cooked chicken back to the skillet. Stir in parmesan cheese and heavy cream.
- Simmer for another 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley if using.