Description
A creamy, cheesy garlic parmesan chicken pasta skillet made in one pan—perfect for a quick, flavorful weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz penne pasta (or your favorite pasta)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté chicken in olive oil until golden.
- Add garlic, seasonings, broth, cream, and pasta.
- Simmer until pasta is tender.
- Stir in cheeses until melted and creamy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for a faster meal. Swap penne for any short pasta. Adjust spices to taste. Add veggies for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620 kcal (approximate)
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: chicken pasta recipe, garlic parmesan pasta, cheesy chicken dinner, creamy pasta skillet, one-pan meal