Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta
This easy Chicken Pasta recipe features tender, seasoned chicken tossed with pasta in a rich garlic Parmesan cream sauce. It’s a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal that’s perfect for any night of the week.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Pot
- Colander
Ingredients
Chicken Pasta
- 8 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast sliced into strips
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup baby spinach optional
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until browned and cooked through, 4–6 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 1 minute. Add cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan until melted. Season with more salt and pepper as needed.
- Return pasta and chicken to skillet. Add spinach if using. Toss everything to coat in sauce and cook 1–2 more minutes.
- Serve hot with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Add sun-dried tomatoes or mushrooms for extra flavor and texture. Works well with grilled chicken too.