Description
Craving a comforting and creamy pasta dinner that doesn’t take hours to make? This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Cheesy Spaghetti is a restaurant-worthy meal that comes together in just 30 minutes. Juicy pan-seared chicken is coated in buttery garlic and served over spaghetti tossed in a velvety parmesan cream sauce. Whether you’re searching for quick dinner ideas, easy recipes for busy nights, or comfort food classics, this dish checks every box. It’s a crowd-pleaser that’s indulgent, flavorful, and guaranteed to disappear fast.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
8 ounces spaghetti
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
½ cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
1. Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
3. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Stir in parsley.
4. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
5. Add heavy cream to the skillet and stir until warmed. Gradually add parmesan cheese and stir until smooth.
6. Toss in cooked spaghetti and a splash of reserved pasta water until sauce reaches desired consistency.
7. Return chicken to the pan and mix or serve on top. Serve hot and garnish with extra parsley or parmesan if desired.
Notes
Use freshly grated parmesan for the smoothest, creamiest sauce—pre-shredded won’t melt as well.
Don’t skip the pasta water—it helps bind the sauce to the spaghetti beautifully.
To reheat, add a splash of milk or cream to loosen the sauce and stir over low heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American/Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: creamy chicken pasta, easy dinner, cheesy spaghetti, quick pasta recipe