Description
Indulge in this rich and creamy Parmesan chicken pasta dish that’s perfect for a cozy night in. Tender chicken strips, al dente pasta, and a luscious Parmesan sauce come together to create a satisfying meal that’s sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces pasta (such as penne or fettuccine)
Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (sliced into strips)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup chicken broth
Additional:
- 1 cup baby spinach (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sear the chicken: Season the chicken with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sear in a skillet until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic in butter. Add cream, broth, and Parmesan. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta in sauce. Add chicken, spinach, and parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 630
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
