Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta
Creamy garlic chicken pasta made with seasoned chicken, penne pasta, and a garlicky Parmesan cream sauce. Easy, flavorful, and ready in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 8 oz.dry penne pasta
- 1 tbsp.olive oil
- 1 lb.skinless boneless chicken breasts or thighs (cubed)
- 1 tsp.italian seasoning
- ½ tsp.kosher salt
- ½ tsp.black pepper
- ½ tsp.paprika
- ¼ tsp.garlic powder
- 2tbsps. butter
- 6 clovesgarlic (minced)
- 1 cuplow-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cupheavy cream (room temperature)
- ½ cupshredded parmesan cheese
- 2tbsps. chopped parsley
Directions
- 1
Cook the pasta according to the package directions. While it cooks, start on the rest of the recipe.
- 2
In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once the oil is hot, after about 2–3 minutes, add the chicken.
- 3
Sprinkle the chicken with the dried seasonings.
- 4
Cook the chicken for about 7 minutes more, or until the juices run clear.
- 5
Add the butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute.
- 6
Pour in the broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen any browned bits. Bring to a simmer.
- 7
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat.
- 8
Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
- 9
Toss until the chicken and pasta are coated and the sauce has thickened.
- 10
Sprinkle parsley on top before serving.