Description
This Cheesy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Skillet is a delicious one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, pasta, and a creamy cheese sauce flavored with garlic and herbs.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Pasta:
- 8 oz penne or rotini pasta (uncooked)
Sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add chicken pieces and season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until golden.
- Create Sauce: Add minced garlic, then pour in chicken broth and milk. Stir in uncooked pasta, bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 12–15 minutes.
- Finish Dish: Stir in Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and butter until melted and creamy. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding spinach or sun-dried tomatoes before incorporating the cheese.
- This recipe is versatile and can be made with various short pasta shapes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
