Description
Indulge in a creamy and flavorful Cheesy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Skillet that’s quick and easy to make. This one-pan meal is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner and is sure to satisfy your comfort food cravings.
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
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 8 ounces uncooked penne or rotini pasta
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese (optional, for extra creaminess)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add chicken and seasonings, cook until browned.
- Add Garlic and Sauce: Stir in minced garlic, pour in chicken broth and milk, add pasta.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer until pasta is tender.
- Add Cheese: Stir in Parmesan, mozzarella, and cream cheese until melted and creamy.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added veggies, stir in spinach or steamed broccoli at the end of cooking.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
