Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta makes the perfect weeknight meal or Sunday meal prep. With minimal pantry staples, this Parmesan pasta dish comes together in under 30 minutes! Combining seasoned chicken breast seared to perfection and then diced up into bite-size pieces, with an irresistible creamy garlic sauce, it’s the ultimate plate of comfort food!
This creamy, cheesy pasta dish is packed with lean protein and pairs well with a nice side salad, garlic bread, or even the perfect butter roll dipped in an array of oils and herbs. With such ease of preparation, this is guaranteed to become a family favorite and the new front-runner to your dinner rotation.
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Why you will love this recipe
- You will love this simple chicken garlic Parmesan pasta recipe because not only does it use just a few staple ingredients, but it comes together in under 30 minutes. This one-pot chicken garlic Parmesan pasta makes enough to feed a family of five or six.
- It is a restaurant-quality dish that is budget-friendly and can be made with minimal dishes at your home.
- This recipe is toddler and kid-approved. What kid doesn’t love creamy pasta dishes?!
- If you are vegan, you can simply remove the chicken from this recipe and add something like mushrooms or broccoli.
Ingredients
The ingredients here are just a brief overview of the ingredients used in this garlic chicken pasta recipe. For a complete ingredient list, be sure to check out the recipe card down below.
- Chicken: my go-to chicken for my family is Springer Mountain Farms chicken. Not only are they dedicated to providing their chickens with a quality of life, but they feed them a healthy diet as well. Springer Mountain Farms chicken is always gluten-free and free of hormones and antibiotics. For this particular pasta recipe, I am using chicken breast, but you can also substitute it with chicken thighs.
- Heavy cream: heavy cream is used to keep this creamy Parmesan sauce thick. Using something like milk or half-and-half will cause a runnier sauce. This recipe does work well if you use dairy-free heavy cream.
- Parmesan: I like to use shredded Parmesan for this recipe, if you are dairy-free, you can also use dairy-free Parmesan. My favorite dairy-free Parmesan cheese is follow Your Heart.
- Chicken broth: if you do not have chicken broth, you can also use vegetable broth.
- Flour: I am using gluten-free one-to-one flour like Bob's Red Mill to thicken the sauce in this recipe recipe. If you are not gluten-free, regular flour works well too.
- Pasta: I am using gluten-free farfalle by Jovial Foods for this recipe. However, you can use any pasta you would like. This creamy garlic sauce goes perfectly with the likes of fettuccine, and linguine, and it also works great with penne because it holds onto the sauce well.
- Paprika, salt, pepper. (Use code NK15 for 15% off of your order).
- Thyme
- Garlic
- Oregano
- Butter
- Italian seasoning
- Dry shallots (use code 15GOLDENGK for 15% off)
Instructions
- In a large pot, boil pasta according to the directions on the box for al dente.
- Place all chicken seasonings into a small bowl and mix.
- Pound chicken down to thin out slightly. Then season the chicken on both sides with seasoning.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil on medium heat. Once hot, sear the chicken for 5 minutes on each side. Once both sides are seared, flip the chicken and lower the heat slightly to medium-low. Place a lid on the pan and cook for an additional 10-12 minutes.
- Once the internal temperature is 165 ℉, remove the chicken from the pan and place it onto a cutting board.
- Place the butter into the pan and allow it to melt.
- Once the butter is melted, add a small bowl of seasonings. Stir well and simmer for one minute.
- Next, add in the flour and stir well, scraping the bottom of the pan.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Whisk well until a smooth and creamy sauce has been formed.
- Pour in the Parmesan cheese and stir together until completely melted. Allow it to cook, stirring occasionally until the desired consistency is met.
- Pour in the pasta and toss well to coat evenly. Add pasta water one tablespoon at a time to thin out the sauce.
- Once that is done, slice the chicken breast and add them to the pasta. Carefully stir, then serve!
Storage
Keep this garlic pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Serving suggestions
This Chicken garlic parmesan pasta goes great with a simple side salad or garlic bread. Give the garlic bread a whirl through the creamy sauce to feel like you are having a night at the Olive Garden.
Substitutions
- One of the wonderful things about cooking, is, you can change the dynamics of a recipe just by switching out one or two ingredients.
- Serve this recipe with coded chicken tenders for more of a takeout dish appeal.
- Use cheddar cheese instead of Parmesan cheese to make this more of a macaroni and cheese.
- During the final stages of cooking, add fresh vegetables, like spinach, kale, or even steamed broccoli.
- Mushrooms also make an amazing substitution for this recipe.
- For a savory garlic, Parmesan pasta dish, add chopped bacon for a smoky flavor similar to this smoked mac and cheese.
Top Tips
- If your sauce is too thick at the end, use the reserved pasta water to thin it out.
- Always salt your pasta water prior to boiling the water.
- Make sure you have lowered the heat before adding the butter to the pan. You don’t want the butter to burn.
- Be sure to remove the chicken from the heat as soon as it reaches the internal temperature of 165 ℉. Do not cut the chicken while it is still hot to allow it to preserve moisture.
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Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta
Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta makes the perfect weeknight meal or Sunday meal prep. With minimal pantry staples, this Parmesan pasta dish comes together in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil Costabile Brand (use code 15GOLDENGK for 15% off)
- 1 ½ lb Springer mountain farms chicken breast
- 1 ½ teaspoon paprika OliveNation
- 1 ½ teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder OliveNation
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 12 oz gluten free farfalle pasta
- 4 tablespoon butter
- 2 teaspoon dry shallots (use code 15GOLDENGK for 15% off)
- 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoon Gluten Free 1:1 Flour
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 12 oz shredded parmesan
- ¼ cup pasta water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- In a large pot, boil pasta according to the directions on the box for al dente.
- Place all chicken seasonings into a small bowl and mix. Paprika, oregano, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pound chicken down to thin out slightly.
- Then season the chicken on both sides with seasoning.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil on medium heat.
- Once hot, sear the chicken for 5 minutes on each side.
- Once both sides are seared, flip the chicken and lower the heat slightly to medium low.
- Place a lid on the pan and cook for an additional 10-12 minutes.
- Once the internal temperature is 165 degrees, remove the chicken from the pan and place onto a cutting board.
- Place the butter into the pan and allow it to melt.
- Once the butter is melted, add the pasta seasonings: shallots, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Stir well and simmer for one minute.
- Next, add in the flour and stir well, scraping the bottom of the pan.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream.
- Whisk well until a smooth and creamy sauce has been formed.
- Pour in the Parmesan cheese and stir together until completely melted.
- Allow it to cook, stirring occasionally until desired consistency is met.
- Pour in the pasta and toss well to coat evenly.
- Add pasta water one tablespoon as a time to thin out the sauce.
- Once that is done, slice the chicken breast and add them to the pasta.
- Carefully stir, then serve!
Notes
Top Tips:
- If your sauce is too thick at the end, use the reserved pasta water to thin it out.
- Always salt your pasta water prior to boiling the water.
- Make sure you have lowered the heat before adding the butter to the pan. You don’t want the butter to burn.
- Be sure to remove the chicken from the heat as soon as it reaches the internal temperature of 165 ℉. Do not cut the chicken while it is still hot to allow it to preserve moisture.
Shamaria says
I made this pasta last night but I added spinach and a jar of julienned sun dried tomatoes to the sauce. It was fantastic. I actually got my veggie phobic son to eat seconds. My entire family loved it!!!!
NKendrick says
Thank you so much for sharing your rendition!!! I’m so happy to hear your family loved it!
Jarrell says
i made this recipe for my family and they loved it. Even my toddlers, who are very picky eaters loved it. Thank you! Thank you!
NKendrick says
Wonderful!! Thank you so much for sharing with me! I love that the picky eaters enjoyed it!!
Kimberly says
I made this pasta tonight and it was SO good! Definitely adding this into our family rotation because the kids approved! I used fresh shallots because my local store didn’t have dried. Thanks for sharing on your instagram!
NKendrick says
This is so wonderful! Thank you for sharing that you used freshed shallots!!!
Kailey says
I made this recipe today and I loved it!
The chicken was great and the pasta and the sauce came out really tasty. I’m not much of a cook but it was an easy and delicious dinner to make!
NKendrick says
Thank you so much for sharing! Happy to hear you enjoyed it!
Ashlyn Garcia says
This was absolutely amazing!! Made it last night and lovedddd ittt. Literally my new comfort meal!
NKendrick says
Thank you so much for sharing!!! Love to hear that!
Rob Chapman says
I tried this recipe a couple of days ago and I've got to say it was absolutely delicious! My girlfriend was well impressed which is always a bonus 😂 also the recipe was super simple to follow. I will definitely be making this again 👌
NKendrick says
I love this!!! Thank you so much for sharing with me! And glad she was happy!!!
Kourtney Reid says
This dish was amazing! 😻 I added broccoli to mine and the sauce, chicken and noodles came out beyond delicious! Definitely coming back for more recipes to make in the future - thank you mama Nicole 🫶🏾.
NKendrick says
Awe!!!! Thank you SO SO much!! I am so happy to read this and love that you added broccoli! Happy to have you here in my kitchen, always!
Shannon says
I hate cooking and decided I’d give this dish a try, it was easy to follow and VERY tasty, I will make it again and add veggies. Simple, and will be great for leftovers tomorrow.
NKendrick says
Awe!!! Thank you so very much for sharing this with me. I love that you took a chance on it and it came out well for you! The majority of my recipes here are pretty easy to follow and come together quickly! Minus the baking ones of course, lol
Trinity McLachlin says
Absolutely delicious!
Kenyatta Hanson says
This was super delicious! The recipe was able to feed my family of 6. We now have a family favorite!😍
NKendrick says
Thank you so much for sharing, and including that it fed your family of six. I am so happy you guys enjoyed it!
Kathleen Audy says
I found this recipe easy to follow and make. My whole family loved the recipe!
Melissa says
If you loved it why only 3 stars??
NKendrick says
I was wondering the same thing, lol.
Angel says
Made this for dinner tonight and oh man. It was incredible. The seared chicken really pulled everything together. The crispy seasonings on the outside just… *chefs kiss*. And for the record I do not enjoy cooking. But this dish is insanely easy and the end result is well worth the (minimal) effort. This one is definitely going to be a staple dish going forward.
NKendrick says
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! So happy to hear you enjoyed it and that you found the recipe easy to follow!
Kelly McDowell says
What ingredients are the pasta seasoning?
NKendrick says
Hi! The breakdown of ingredients is listed at the very bottom in the instructions. As it tells you to mix, it will state each ingredient! Hope that helps!
leanna says
oh my this was so so good
NKendrick says
THANK YOU!!
leanna says
oh my this was so so good 😍
Lisa says
My husband and I made this recipe last night for dinner. It was utterly amazing - so flavorful and really easy. There was enough left so have for leftovers tonight and he is taking the last of it for lunch tomorrow. Thank you for sharing this!!
NKendrick says
Lisa, thank you so much for sharing with me!! So happy to hear that you guys loved it! Can never go wrong with left overs, either?
Aixa says
Kid and parent approved!! I made this while my parents were visiting and it was an absolute hit. My parents kept raving about how flavorful it is. I decided to make it again for the kiddos and they devoured it. They went back for seconds and there were no leftovers left. One pan, easy to make, lots of flavor and richness. 10/10!!
NKendrick says
I love to hear this! So glad everyone enjoyed it! Thank you for sharing!!
Vickie Smallwood says
Delicious. It was quick and easy. I added a little too much salt and will need to get more heavy cream to add to the leftovers to blend it out.
NKendrick says
That’s one positive is this dish can definitely make enough for leftovers!! Glad you enjoyed it!
Christine Sprusansky says
I made this recipe tonight and I gotta say, it was absolutely amazing! It tastes as good as it looks! I cannot cook to save my life and this, well let’s just say: fast, easy and delicious! 5 out 5 all day every day!
NKendrick says
Christine, thank you so very much for your detailed review. I love that this recipe was easy for you to follow and to accomplish. I try to make all of my dinner recipes here just as easy to follow!! so happy to hear that you enjoyed this one!
Justine says
Made it for dinner, my husband said it was restaurant quality! I added some white wine at the same time as the chicken broth. Also added mushrooms a couple mins before the the parm and baby spinach just before adding the noodles. Was a great way to add some veggies to an already delicious dish! 😋
NKendrick says
Justine , thank you so much for sharing with me your recipe variation. It sounds absolutely amazing and I’m going to have to try it this way, so glad you enjoyed it!
Tahani Lopez says
It was so delicious! My little brother asked what it was called so he knows to ask for when he's craving it lol!😂
NKendrick says
I love this!! Thank you so much for sharing with me!
Nora says
Awesome pasta recipe! Perfect for the whole family! Thank you! It was delicious!
Tiffany says
This was a hit for my family! We loved the flavor!
NKendrick says
Wonderful, thank you so much for sharing with me!
Alexandra says
This was an absolutely delicious recipe, and one that the whole family enjoyed! Great flavours, love the added protein from the chicken, and so creamy! Yum!
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
This is a rich and delicious main dish bowl!! I loved the garlic - and it's so easy to make!! Pinned!
Claudia Cristina Ciorteanu says
Yum! Your Chicken Garlic Parmesan looks fantastic! Can't wait to try your recipe at home. Thanks for sharing!
Nisha says
Wow, this looks so delicious, saving this recipe to make for my kids who love chicken parmesan pasta.
Jacqueline Debono says
Such a flavorful recipe. I loved that you made it gluten free too!
Alexandra says
Love this creamy, flavoursome sauce. With the chicken and pasta, it is a wonderful complete meal with a green salad alongside. Just so delicious!
Lathiya says
The chicken parmesan pasta was spectacular. I loved how you gave the substitutions and tips to make this recipe perfect.
NKendrick says
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback. It brings me such joy to know that you enjoyed it.
Sonia says
Thank you for this recipe - my friends absolutely loved this!
Andre says
I made this 2 weeks ago, and my family loved it. The smoke paprika chicken was well cooked so that my lil sis told me that it was better than my mom's chicken when she made pasta. Best compliment 😂
DK says
This creamy pasta is so delicious! Savory, rich and very hearty - it's one of our favorite weekend meals!
Claudia says
Wow, I whipped up your chicken garlic parmesan pasta recipe tonight, and it was a hit with the family! Thanks for sharing such a delicious meal idea!
NKendrick says
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback with me. I’m so happy everyone enjoyed the recipe!
Ivelys says
I loved this!! I felt like I was always cooking the same thing so when I found this recipe scrolling through my instagram reels I feel in LOVE with the way it looked! It was really easy to make I followed the instructions and only spent like $5-$10 on some seasonings I didn’t have but it literally came out the same way the published photos looked! It’s so creamy and filling! 10000/10 recommend!
NKendrick says
Thank you SO MUCH for sharing your experience with the recipe!! SO happy to hear it came out exactly as is for you!!!
Fey says
Love, a gorgeous creamy well seasoned sauce . I was sceptical at first, because of amount of cheese , but trust the recipe because it turn out great. I was stuggling at 1st with the conversation US to UK but goldengracekation on Instagram was very helpful .
Notes I got
In the uk it was hard to find dry shallot, you can use the fresh one and dice it and but it in with the chicken .
I saw manny different conversions on line but I ended up putting 9 swirls on tagliatelle pasta , i would recommend doing the same or 8. I made mine for 3 people but there some left over and would be great for 5 people( we EAT).
As for cheese I did 1cup and 1/4 but if I do it I would do 1 and 1/2 or 3/4 , i know it might seem like a lot but it good.
NKendrick says
Thank you so much for sharing such a detailed review!! m very happy to hear that it worked out for you and your family!
Fey says
I ment to say 4 people
Cynthia Mouawad says
Absolutely delicious!! This recipe is so good and tasty !! So creamy and flavourful 😍😍thank you Grace❤️
NKendrick says
So happy that you enjoyed it! Thank you!
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My family loved this!
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Clo says
Amazing, added smoked bacon a little extra garlic , spinach and some cream cheese it was perfection , thanks for sharing
NKendrick says
Oh my goodness, this sounds amazing with the bacon!!! Thank you for sharing!!!
Tara says
How much fresh shallot should I use? I couldn't find dried.
NKendrick says
It all depends on your tastebuds, but I would start with just 2 tbsp diced!
Andre says
I made this 2 weeks ago, and my family loved it. The smoke paprika chicken was well cooked so that my lil sis told me that it was better than my mom's chicken when she made pasta. Best compliment 😂
NKendrick says
Absolutely LOVE this!! The chicken is great by itself as well or with a side or mashed potatoes!!
Scarlett Guest says
This was a real winner in my house! The recipe was easy to follow and only took 30 minutes. We enjoyed it with some garlic bread. Will definitely be making this again
NKendrick says
Thank you for sharing! I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed it!
Ali Usman says
I made this pasta today in lunch for my siblings. It turned out so good.. it was yummy and they loved it! I also made garlic bread with it 🤤👌🏼
NKendrick says
Thank you for sharing!! I am so happy to hear that everyone enjoyed it!
Anonymous says
This worked exactly as written, thanks!
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Kristina says
My family loved this! We can't wait to make it for dinner again- the kids are already asking for it.
Ashley says
This recipe was a hit! Even the picky-ish eaters loved it! We aren't gluten-free, so I used regular flour and pasta, and it turned out great.
NKendrick says
Wonderful. so happy you enjoyed it in its non gluten free version!
nancy says
what an incredible dinner! The Chicken Garlic Parmesan was spot on and tender. I love adding this creamy sauce straight to the pasta. this dinner was a winner!
NKendrick says
Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed it!
Krystle says
This parmesan cream sauce is incredible. A new family favorite!
Swathi says
Chicken garlic parmesan pasta is yum. I have made it for my dinner. family approved it.
Megan Vaughn says
I needed to do something with my chicken and came across this recipe. It was creamy and delicious and my family loved it. 10/10 would eat again
NKendrick says
Thank you so much for sharing! Happy to hear you enjoyed it!
Justin says
thank you so much for this recipe! i don't usually cook from scratch but i followed this step by step and it was one of the best pasta dishes i ever had. fed me and a few friends and they all said it was seriously restaurant quality. i used rigatoni because it's my favorite kind of noodle but everything else was the same.
NKendrick says
Thank you so much for sharing! I am so pleased that you all enjoyed it!
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Audrey G. says
This recipe was absolutely amazing!!! Made it for dinner and it took 30 minutes just like it said it would! It was super easy and delicious and I highly recommend it! 🙏🏼💕
NKendrick says
Thank you so much for sharing, happy to hear that you enjoyed it!
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Virginia says
Very good, but I wouldn’t advertise it as a garlic pasta. The only garlic used is in the chicken seasonings. I couldn’t find shallots, so used minced garlic and onion powder. I’d make it again. The chicken was amazing and super moist.
Marissa Nagle says
What is everything you would need to make this I would love to make it for my family
NKendrick says
Hi, It's in the recipe card at the bottom of the post
Lucy W says
this is for real like the best chicken pasta i’ve had (and i’ve had a lot it’s one of my favorite dishes) it’s so creamy, delicious, and all around amazing!! its super filling, and easy to make!! it fed all 5 of us and had enough for lunches tomorrow 🥰🥰 def going into my regular rotation
NKendrick says
I love to hear this! Thank you so much for sharing!
Warisha Rashid says
Great and easy recipe, highly recommended!
Lee says
Magnificent!
NKendrick says
Thank you!
Michelle says
I made this. I LOVE THIS!!! Delicious and it lasted me a full week of dinners!!!! Do it! So easy!!
NKendrick says
So glad that you enjoyed!
Kelly says
This was absolutely delicious, the whole family loves this meal, my kids ask for it weekly! So easy and so delicious it's a keeper and has a permanent spot in the recipe notebook. !!!
NKendrick says
I love to hear that! Thank you so much for sharing!
Kee says
This recipe was easy to follow and is worth saving.
In the future, I will add salt to the sauce (I use low or no sodium broth) and fresh garlic. I found the garlic flavor lacking overall for a dish with garlic in the title.
I absolutely appreciate the cooking instructions for the chicken. I tend to over or under cook when using the stove top method in this recipe.
NKendrick says
Thank you for the detailed review. One thing I always try to do is keep my salt to a minimum in every recipe as it's something can easily be adjusted by those making the recipe. Everyone's taste buds for salt is so different and it is much easier for one to add than it is to remove it.
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Mbali says
This is literally the best and way easy to cook😍
NKendrick says
Thank you so much!
Susan Fenning says
I made this last night. My and I agreed it had a little bit too much parmesan and Not enough garlic. Not sure how it is called Chicken Garlic Parmesan and the recipe only have 1 tsp of garlic powder? The chicken turned out very moist.
NKendrick says
The good thing is garlic is completely adjustable....The recipe will still cook the same by adding more garlic:)
Thomas Viborg says
A really nice dish. I however only used a bit more than 1 cup of heavy cream and half the Parmesan cheese, and just added a bit more pasta water. It still got very creamy. Tomorrow we Will try and add steamed broccoli to the leftovers. When the kids are home the next time, we will try the dish again. I am sure they will love it. I Never tried those pasta before. Such a nice “bite” to them. I served the chicken on the side. Thank You very much for the recipe. Greetings from Denmark
NKendrick says
Thats wonderful to hear! I am so happy the less cream variation worked for you! We do love the bow tie pasta for sure!
Katrina says
Tried this recipe for my family, it was soo amazing! Very easy to do and especially filling! This will be definitely be in our recipe rotation!
NKendrick says
Thank you so much! happy to hear you loved it!
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Tina says
I was thinking of removing pasta, and using mashed potatoes as my starch. Anybody else not put in the pasta? Recipe looks fantastic, making this week for family.
NKendrick says
GIRLLLLLL, that sounds amazing! I may have to try that!