Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta
This Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta is the ultimate comfort food dream—tender, golden-seared chicken cubes nestled in a bed of perfectly cooked rotini pasta, all coated in a rich, velvety garlic cream sauce. Sprinkled with freshly chopped parsley and a touch of parmesan, each bite delivers a mouthwatering blend of buttery garlic, cheesy goodness, and cozy homemade flavor. Whether you’re treating yourself on a weeknight or impressing dinner guests, this dish is as satisfying as it looks—simple, hearty, and oh-so-delicious!
Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta
Course: Main CourseCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: EasyServings
4
servingsPrep time
15
minutesCooking time
30
minutesCalories
650
kcalIngredients
1.0 pound chicken breast
8.0 ounce pasta
2.0 tablespoon olive oil
4.0 clove garlic
1.0 cup heavy cream
0.5 cup parmesan cheese
1.0 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
2.0 tablespoon butter
1.0 tablespoon chopped parsley
Directions
- Start by boiling a pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook chicken breast until fully cooked, then set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, taking care not to burn it.
- Gradually pour in the heavy cream, stirring continuously until the sauce is smooth and starts to thicken.
- Add in the grated parmesan cheese, and stir until it’s completely melted into the cream sauce.
- Season the sauce with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste before adding the cooked chicken pieces back to the skillet.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the creamy garlic sauce and serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
