Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta: A Rich and Comforting Step-by-Step Recipe

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a hearty, flavourful dish made with tender chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and a smooth garlic-parmesan cream sauce. It is simple enough for a weeknight dinner, but rich and elegant enough to serve when you want something special.

The beauty of this recipe is the balance of flavours. The chicken is seasoned and seared until golden, the garlic gives the sauce a deep savoury taste, and the parmesan cheese creates a creamy, salty, slightly nutty finish. When everything is tossed together with pasta, the result is warm, comforting, and full of flavour.

Ingredients

For the Chicken

• 2 large chicken breasts, sliced into strips or bite-sized pieces
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter

For the Pasta

• 300–350 g pasta, such as penne, fettuccine, linguine, or rotini
• Water for boiling
• 1 tablespoon salt for the pasta water

For the Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup chicken broth
• ¾ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• ½ cup milk, optional if you want a lighter sauce
• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• Extra parmesan for serving

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken

Start by cutting the chicken into even pieces. You can slice it into strips for a classic pasta look, or cut it into bite-sized chunks for easier eating.

Place the chicken in a bowl and season it with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Mix well until every piece is coated.

Let the chicken rest for about 10 minutes. This gives the seasoning time to absorb into the meat and helps create better flavour when cooked.

Step 2: Cook the Pasta

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt to the water, then add the pasta.

Cook the pasta until it is al dente, meaning it is cooked but still slightly firm. This is important because the pasta will be mixed with the hot sauce later and should not become too soft.

Before draining, save about ½ cup of the pasta water. This starchy water can help loosen the sauce and make it cling better to the pasta.

Drain the pasta and set it aside.

Step 3: Sear the Chicken

Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and butter.

Once the butter melts and the pan is hot, add the chicken in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the pan. If needed, cook the chicken in batches.

Cook for 4–5 minutes on one side, then turn the pieces over and cook for another 4–5 minutes, or until golden and fully cooked.

The chicken should be lightly browned on the outside and juicy inside. Remove it from the skillet and place it on a plate.

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