Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
A creamy, comforting garlic Parmesan chicken pasta that comes together in under 30 minutes. This beginner-friendly, mostly one-pan dinner is perfect for busy weeknights and reheats beautifully for leftovers.
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Cost: $15
Servings: 6
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Large pot For cooking pasta
- meat mallet
- Tongs or spatula
Ingredients
- 2.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced horizontally, halved, and pounded to even thickness (or boneless skinless chicken thighs)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons Kinder’s seasoning blend or 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ medium yellow onion finely diced (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
- 16 ounces 1 standard box dry pasta (penne, rotini, fettuccine, spaghetti, or angel hair)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by slicing, halving, and pounding to even thickness. Season both sides with Kinder’s seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper, then lightly coat with flour.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken in batches, without overcrowding, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add diced onion to the pan and cook briefly until softened. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up all the browned bits. Season lightly if needed.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream and freshly shredded Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add cooked pasta directly to the sauce and toss to coat.
- Return the chicken to the pan, garnish with parsley, and finish with additional Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- Freshly shredded Parmesan is strongly recommended for best melting and flavor.
- Chicken thighs will create a richer sauce due to their higher fat content; cast iron works especially well.
- This dish reheats well and is ideal for next-day lunches.
- For reheating, add a splash of milk or broth to loosen the sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 550kcal