Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe
Immerse yourself in this Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta recipe. Tender chicken and pasta coated in a silky garlic parmesan sauce and topped with fresh parmesan cheese.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 655kcal
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 large chicken breasts butterflied
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
For the Pasta
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 tsp salt
For the Sauce
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1/3 cup dry white wine I used sauvignon blanc
- 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 1/4 cups fresh parmesan cheese shredded
- 3 Tbsp fresh parsley chopped, optional garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to aboil, add in the salt and cook the pasta for 1 minute less than the instructions.
- Next, season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Then, in a large skillet over medium-high heat add the olive oil.
- Once hot, add your chicken breasts and cook for 3 minutes on each side, or until the chicken has an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Then remove from the skillet, set aside and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Reduce the heat to low and add in the 2 Tablespoons of butter and garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Next, add in the wine and bring to a simmer for 2 minutes.
- Then, add the chicken broth and simmer for another 2 minutes.
- Add in the cream, parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning and stir until the parmesan has melted. Then simmer for 2 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
- Next, add in the drained pasta and ½ cup of pasta water into the skillet and coat everything together.
- Then, slice the cooked chicken into thin slices and add it into the skillet.
- Finally garnish with fresh parsley and additional parmesan cheese, serve and enjoy!
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Notes
You can store any leftovers of this garlic chicken pasta in an airtight container in your fridge for 3-4 days. You can also freeze this recipe in your freezer for up to 2 months.
To reheat you can do so on the stovetop or in your microwave until everything has warmed through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 655kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 1060mg | Potassium: 538mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1352IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 319mg | Iron: 2mg
