Description
Looking for a rich and satisfying weeknight dinner that feels like a restaurant-quality meal? This **Creamy Italian Chicken Pasta** blends juicy grilled chicken, a silky garlic-Parmesan cream sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta into one irresistible dish. It’s quick to make, packed with flavor, and fits beautifully into your list of go-to dinner ideas, easy recipes, or comfort food cravings. Whether you’re meal prepping or feeding a hungry family, this creamy pasta is sure to impress!
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts
8 oz pasta (fettuccine, penne, or rotini)
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and let rest.
3. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
4. In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
5. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth.
6. Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Use reserved pasta water as needed to thin the sauce.
7. Slice the chicken and lay it over the creamy pasta.
8. Garnish with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan before serving.
Notes
For extra depth, marinate the chicken in olive oil and herbs for 30 minutes before cooking.
Don’t overheat the cream—keep it at a gentle simmer to avoid splitting.
Freshly grated Parmesan works best; pre-shredded cheeses may not melt as smoothly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: creamy chicken pasta, easy dinner, weeknight meal, Italian recipe