Description
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Cheesy Spaghetti is a rich, comforting dinner recipe featuring juicy chicken bites seared in garlic butter and paired with spaghetti tossed in a silky parmesan cream sauce. It’s perfect for both weeknights and entertaining, with flavor that always impresses.
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
8 ounces spaghetti
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet and sear chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add butter and minced garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
5. Stir in grated parmesan gradually, whisking to create a smooth sauce.
6. Cook spaghetti in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup pasta water, then drain.
7. Add spaghetti to the sauce and toss with tongs until fully coated, adding pasta water if needed.
8. Return chicken to the pan and mix gently with the pasta and sauce.
9. Sprinkle chopped parsley on top and serve hot.
Notes
For best flavor, always use freshly grated parmesan rather than pre-shredded cheese.
Don’t overcook the chicken; sear until just done to keep it juicy.
Use pasta water sparingly to adjust sauce consistency without thinning flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 635
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: creamy chicken pasta, garlic parmesan chicken, chicken spaghetti