Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta Recipe
This Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta is the perfect comfort meal, combining tender, seasoned chicken with a rich and velvety garlic parmesan sauce. Tossed with perfectly cooked pasta, it’s a satisfying dish that’s both simple to make and full of flavor—ideal for weeknight dinners or when you’re craving something warm and indulgent.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta is the perfect balance of comfort and flavor. The tender chicken and rich garlic cream sauce create a satisfying, restaurant-style dish that feels indulgent but is simple to make at home. Every bite is creamy, savory, and packed with comforting flavors that make it ideal for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.
Ingredient Highlights
Chicken provides a hearty, protein-rich base that keeps the dish filling and satisfying. Garlic is the star of the sauce, giving it a deep, aromatic flavor that blends perfectly with the cream. The cream and milk c
reate a smooth, velvety texture, while Parmesan cheese adds a sharp, salty depth. Pasta ties everything together, absorbing the sauce for a rich and cohesive bite.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Cook the pasta in salted boiling water. Drain and set aside.
Step 2: Season the chicken
In a bowl, season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix well to coat evenly.
Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix until evenly coated.
Step 3: Cook the chicken
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and fully cooked through (about 5–7 minutes). Remove from the pan and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Step 4: Prepare the garlic base
In the same pan, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Be careful not to burn it.
In the same pan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
Step 5: Make the creamy sauce
Pour in the cream and milk (if using). Stir gently and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes.
Pour in the cream and milk. Stir and let it gently simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Step 6: Add cheese and seasoning
Add the Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Stir until the sauce becomes smooth and slightly thick. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.
Step 7: Combine everything
Return the cooked chicken to the pan, then add the pasta. Toss everything together until fully coated in the creamy sauce.
Return the chicken to the pan, then add the cooked pasta.
Step 8: Add optional ingredients
If using, add spinach, mushrooms, or chili flakes. Cook for another 1–2 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
Toss everything together until fully coated in the sauce.
Step 9: Serve
Remove from heat and serve hot. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
Recipe
Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta Recipe
Ingredients
- For the chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- For the pasta:
- 250 g pasta (fettuccine, penne, or your choice)
- Water (for boiling)
- Salt (for pasta water)
- For the creamy garlic sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4–5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup all-purpose cream or heavy cream
- ½ cup milk (optional, for lighter texture)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Step 1: Cook the pasta Bring a pot of water to a boil, add salt, then cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Step 2: Season the chicken In a bowl, season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix well to coat evenly.
- 3
Step 3: Cook the chicken Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and fully cooked through (about 5–7 minutes). Remove from the pan and set aside.
- 4
Step 4: Prepare the garlic base In the same pan, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Be careful not to burn it.
- 5
Step 5: Make the creamy sauce Pour in the cream and milk (if using). Stir gently and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- 6
Step 6: Add cheese and seasoning Add the Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Stir until the sauce becomes smooth and slightly thick. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 7
Step 7: Combine everything Return the cooked chicken to the pan, then add the pasta. Toss everything together until fully coated in the creamy sauce.
- 8
Step 8: Add optional ingredients If using, add spinach, mushrooms, or chili flakes. Cook for another 1–2 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
- 9
Step 9: Serve Remove from heat and serve hot. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition Facts
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.