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A close-up shot of creamy chicken pasta in a skillet, highlighting the rich garlic parmesan sauce and tender pieces of chicken.

Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta (Easy One-Pot Recipe)

This One-Pot Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta is the ultimate weeknight dinner! Tender chicken and pasta are cooked in a single pan with a rich, creamy garlic parmesan sauce. Ready in about 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 8 oz penne pasta uncooked
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet or Dutch Oven
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Knife

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown on all sides. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
  2. To the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Be careful not to let it burn.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer, then stir in the pasta. Cook according to package directions, stirring occasionally until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  4. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir everything together to coat the chicken and pasta in the sauce. Let it heat through for a minute. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Tip 1: Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the smoothest, most flavorful sauce.
Tip 2: Add a handful of spinach or broccoli florets in the last few minutes of cooking for added nutrition.
Tip 3: Ensure your heat is low when adding the cream and cheese to prevent the sauce from separating.