Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta (Print-Friendly Version)
Juicy chicken and penne enveloped in a creamy Parmesan garlic sauce for a comforting, flavorful meal.
# What You’ll Need to Make This:
→ For the Chicken
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450 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
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5 ml garlic powder
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2.5 ml salt
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1.25 ml black pepper
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30 ml olive oil
→ For the Pasta and Sauce
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450 g penne pasta
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120 ml low-sodium chicken broth, divided
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115 g butter
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5 large cloves garlic, minced
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15 ml Italian seasoning
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100 g Parmesan cheese, grated
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30 ml hot sauce (optional)
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2.5 ml red pepper flakes
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120 ml heavy cream
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15 g fresh parsley, chopped
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Red pepper flakes, for garnish
# How to Prepare:
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Combine chicken pieces with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl and mix to coat evenly.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and sauté until cooked through and no longer pink, approximately 6–8 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
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Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add penne pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
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Add a splash of chicken broth to the hot skillet and scrape up any brown bits with a wooden spoon.
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Melt butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until aromatic, about 1–2 minutes. Stir in Italian seasoning, grated Parmesan, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, until cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth.
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Pour in remaining chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Return cooked chicken to the skillet, stirring to fully coat in sauce. Add drained pasta to the pan and toss until evenly combined and heated through.
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Top with chopped fresh parsley and additional red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
# Extra Tips:
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For a richer, thicker sauce, add 225 g full-fat cream cheese in chunks with the Parmesan and stir until melted.
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To prepare using a slow cooker: place the seasoned chicken and remaining ingredients (except cream) into the pot. Cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 4 hours, then stir in the cream at the end and combine with cooked pasta.