Description
If you’re craving a cozy, comforting dinner that feels indulgent yet comes together easily, this *Ultimate Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken* is exactly what you need. Juicy seared chicken breast is served over pasta coated in a silky garlic-Parmesan cream sauce—simple enough for weeknights, elegant enough for guests. This easy dinner recipe is rich, flavorful, and endlessly customizable. Whether you’re looking for new dinner ideas, quick meals for the family, or creamy pasta food ideas that make leftovers worth fighting over, this one’s a keeper.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
8 ounces rotini pasta
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
1. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
2. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Sear chicken for 5–6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
4. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
5. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the remaining butter. Sauté minced garlic for 1 minute.
6. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until smooth.
7. Add cooked pasta and stir to coat. Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
8. Slice the chicken and place over the pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes.
9. Serve warm with your favorite sides.
Notes
For best results, use freshly grated Parmesan—it melts more smoothly than pre-shredded.
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing to keep it juicy.
To lighten the dish, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half, though the sauce will be thinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: creamy chicken, parmesan chicken, garlic chicken pasta, easy dinner, comfort food