Description
Craving a cozy, satisfying dinner that feels fancy but takes under 30 minutes? This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Cheesy Spaghetti is your go-to. Tender golden chicken bites meet a silky garlic-parmesan cream sauce wrapped around perfectly cooked pasta. It’s ideal for quick weeknight dinners, comforting weekend meals, or last-minute dinner ideas. Packed with bold flavor, cheesy goodness, and that rich, creamy texture we all love, it’s one of those easy recipes you’ll come back to again and again. Whether you’re after a hearty food idea or a quick pasta fix, this dish delivers every time.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
12 oz spaghetti
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized chunks and season with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
4. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
5. In the same skillet, reduce heat and add the remaining tablespoon of butter.
6. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
7. Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
8. Stir in parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
9. Add the drained spaghetti into the sauce, using pasta water to loosen if needed.
10. Return chicken to the pan, add parsley, and toss everything to coat. Serve hot.
Notes
For best results, use freshly grated parmesan—it melts better and tastes richer than pre-shredded.
Let your cream come to room temperature before adding it to the skillet to prevent curdling.
Always reserve pasta water—it’s the secret to silky, restaurant-style sauces.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: creamy garlic chicken, cheesy spaghetti, easy dinner, pasta recipe, comfort food, quick meal, chicken pasta