Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta
This Garlic Chicken Parmesan Pasta is the ultimate comfort food with just 10 ingredients and prepared in 30 minutes. A garlicky, cream sauce coats al dente pasta and topped with chicken and cheese for an irresistible restaurant quality pasta at home.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 606kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 ½-2 Pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1-2 teaspoon salt divided
- 1-2 teaspoon ground white pepper divided
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 32 ounces chicken broth
- 8-10 ounces pasta, egg noodles, or low-carb noodles
- 1 ½ tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken on both sides with garlic powder and 1 teaspoon each salt and white pepper.
- In a large skillet on medium-high heat, add butter. Once hot, sear the seasoned chicken 6-8 minutes per side or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Thighs will take a few extra minutes. Transfer to a plate and lower the heat to medium.
- Add garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add broth and scrape up any solid bits from the pan. Bring to a boil.
- Add pasta and cook until al dente.
- Whisk together cornstarch and heavy cream. Add the mixture to the pasta.
- Stir in ¼ cup parmesan cheese. Season with salt and white pepper to taste.
- Place the cooked chicken on a cutting board and cut into strips.
- Serve pasta in individual bowls topped with chicken. Garnish with additional parmesan cheese if desired.
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Notes
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- Keep Chicken Moist and Tender: Once you've seared and cooked the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, remove it from the pan and let rest 10 minutes before slicing to keep the juices in. Also avoid overcooking it in the pan, which could result in dry, rubbery chicken. Feel free to spoon extra sauce over top the sliced chicken to keep it juicy when serving!
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- Season and Taste as You Go: It's important to season your food every step of the way - season chicken before searing, season the broth before adding the pasta and season the cream mixture before combining everything. Taste and adjust your seasoning before serving.
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- Thicken Your Sauce: Cornstarch and heavy cream are the key thickening agents here for a creamy pasta - if you like a slightly thicker sauce, let the mixture simmer a few minutes longer until it's rich and velvety. If you need to thin our your sauce, add a splash of broth or water and stir to combine until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Refrigeration: If you have leftovers, cool and bring to room temperature, then store in an airtight container in your refrigerator. Be sure to enjoy within a few days after storing.
- Freezing: It's best to enjoy this dish right after cooking for the best texture. We recommend not freezing this recipe as it will compromise the texture.
- Reheating Leftovers: Reheat individual portions on the stovetop over medium heat, or in the microwave, stirring occasionally. Add a splash of broth, heavy cream, or water, if needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 606kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 35g
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