Description
Creamy, garlicky, and packed with juicy chicken, this Easy Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is the ultimate comfort food. Whether you’re after a quick dinner idea, an easy recipe to impress guests, or just craving something indulgent on a weeknight, this dish delivers. It’s one of the best food ideas for busy nights—ready in just 30 minutes and perfect for lunch leftovers the next day. With bold garlic flavor, rich Parmesan cheese, and tender rotini pasta, this recipe checks all the boxes for a hearty and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
8 ounces rotini pasta
3 cloves garlic minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Slice chicken breasts into cutlets or bite-sized pieces. Season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
2. Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken on both sides until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. Boil rotini pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, lower heat. Add remaining butter and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds.
5. Pour in heavy cream, stir, and let simmer for 2–3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan until sauce thickens.
6. Return chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in sauce. Add pasta and mix gently. Use pasta water to loosen sauce if needed.
7. Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for a smooth, creamy sauce that melts perfectly.
Don’t overcook the chicken—cut into even pieces for faster, more uniform cooking.
Save that pasta water! It makes the sauce silky and helps everything blend together.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: easy dinner, creamy pasta, garlic Parmesan chicken, quick pasta, food ideas