Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a creamy, indulgent dish that combines tender chicken cutlets with perfectly cooked penne pasta in a rich garlic sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. The irresistible flavors of garlic and parmesan create a comforting meal that everyone will love. Customize it with vegetables or different proteins to suit your taste, and enjoy the ease of one-pot cooking for simpler cleanup. Serve it with fresh herbs or alongside your favorite sides for a delightful dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into thin cutlets)
- 16 ounces penne pasta
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic (pressed)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/3 cup Italian style bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain.
- In a shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and salt. Dredge chicken cutlets in this mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the coated cutlets for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown; remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat, add pressed garlic and sauté briefly. Stir in flour and cook for one minute.
- Gradually whisk in heavy cream and chicken broth until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
- Toss cooked pasta into the sauce until well coated, top with sliced chicken cutlets, garnish with additional parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 130mg