Description
A rich and creamy one-skillet Cheesy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta that’s packed with flavor and made with tender chicken, melty cheeses, and comforting pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 ounces penne pasta (or your favorite pasta)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add chicken broth and heavy cream to the skillet, stirring to deglaze the bottom.
- Bring to a simmer and add uncooked pasta. Stir well to combine.
- Cover and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and liquid is mostly absorbed (about 12–15 minutes).
- Stir in mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat in the cheesy sauce.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute penne with any pasta of your choice.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Adjust cheese quantities to your preference for a thicker or thinner sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 135mg