Description
This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Cheesy Spaghetti recipe is a family-favorite that’s both comforting and easy to make. Juicy chicken bites seasoned with garlic and parsley are served with silky spaghetti coated in a rich, cheesy parmesan sauce. It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- While pasta is cooking, season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss gently to combine with the chicken and sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic.
- You can substitute shrimp or turkey breast for chicken.
- If you don’t have heavy cream, you can use half-and-half or whole milk with a tablespoon of cornstarch to thicken.
- Feel free to use other pasta shapes like fettuccine or penne.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg