Weeknight • Pasta
Creamy Parmesan Chicken Pasta
This comforting pasta features tender chicken and a rich, velvety Parmesan sauce, coming together quickly for a delicious family meal.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Level
- Weeknight
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Looking for a pasta dish that feels indulgent but is surprisingly simple to make? This Creamy Parmesan Chicken Pasta is pure comfort in a bowl! With succulent chicken and a silky, cheesy sauce, it's a guaranteed hit at the dinner table and perfect for a cozy weeknight.
Ingredients
Yield: 4 servings
Main
- 12 oz pasta (fettuccine, linguine, or penne)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
Step 2
While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
Step 3
Reduce heat to medium. Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
Step 4
Pour in white wine (or broth) and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.
Step 5
Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and a smooth sauce forms.
Step 6
Add the cooked pasta and chicken back to the skillet. Toss to coat everything in the creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash or two of the reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
Step 7
Stir in chopped fresh parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Tips
- For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic.
- If you don't have fresh parsley, a teaspoon of dried Italian seasoning can be added to the sauce.
- This dish reheats well; add a splash of milk or broth when reheating if the sauce has thickened too much.
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