Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta
Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta combines tender chicken, rotini pasta, and a creamy garlic parmesan sauce for an easy 30-minute family dinner.
Servings: 6 people
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Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Large pot
- Large skillet
- Knife and cutting board
- Plate
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 16 oz rotini pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz cream cheese cubed
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook your pasta according to the package directions, then set it aside.
- While your pasta is cooking, heat your oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook until the chicken is browned and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set it aside.
- Add the garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the chicken broth, heavy cream, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook until all the cheese has melted. Stir in the pasta and chicken. Cook for 1 to 3 minutes, or until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Serve with some garlic bread and enjoy.
Notes
• Freshly grated Parmesan will melt smoother than pre-shredded Parmesan.
• Cut the cream cheese into cubes so it melts faster into the sauce.
• Reserve a little extra chicken broth if you need to thin the sauce.
• Cook the chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F.
• Add mushrooms, spinach, peas, or broccoli to make it even heartier.
• Serve with garlic bread to soak up every bit of the sauce.