Description
A creamy, garlicky one-pot dinner featuring tender chicken and pasta in a silky cream-and-Parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb total)
- 8 oz pasta (penne, fusilli, or similar)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat with 1–2 tablespoons of oil. Sear the chicken until golden, about 4–5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Add the minced garlic to the same pot and sauté for 30–45 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping the bottom of the pot to loosen browned bits.
- Stir in the pasta, pushing it down so it’s submerged. Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer.
- Nestle the seared chicken back into the pot. Cover and simmer for 12–15 minutes, until the pasta is tender and the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the lid and stir in the Parmesan until the sauce is smooth and glossy. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, try full-fat coconut milk and a vegan Parmesan alternative. Keep an eye on pasta cooking times when using gluten-free varieties.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: chicken pasta, one pot meal, creamy pasta, Italian dinner