Description
This One Pan Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Delight is a creamy, comforting, and flavor-packed dinner recipe that comes together easily in just one skillet. With golden-seared chicken, penne pasta cooked in a garlicky Parmesan sauce, and minimal cleanup, this dish is perfect for quick dinners, easy recipe nights, and cozy food ideas. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a satisfying comfort meal, this one pan pasta checks all the boxes for easy dinner ideas.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts
2 cups uncooked penne pasta
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same skillet, reduce heat slightly and melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
3. Pour in chicken broth and stir to deglaze the skillet, scraping up browned bits. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
4. Add the uncooked penne pasta, stirring to coat. Cover and let simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente.
5. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted and creamy. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
6. Slice the cooked chicken and return it to the pan, nestling it into the creamy pasta. Let everything warm through for a few minutes.
7. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot directly from the skillet.
Notes
Always use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for a smoother, more flavorful sauce.
If the pasta sauce gets too thick, add a splash of chicken broth or cream while reheating.
You can pre-cook and store the chicken to cut down on weeknight prep time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: easy dinner, chicken pasta, creamy garlic pasta, one pan meals, food ideas