Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Cheesy Spaghetti
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Cheesy Spaghetti is a mouthwatering Italian-inspired dish that combines seared chicken breast in a rich garlic parmesan cream sauce, served over perfectly cooked spaghetti. This comforting meal is perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, delivering bold flavors and creamy textures that will leave everyone craving more. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can create a restaurant-quality experience right at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 8 oz spaghetti noodles
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring while scraping the pan to incorporate flavorful bits. Gradually add parmesan cheese, mixing until melted and creamy.
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente; drain.
- Combine cooked spaghetti with the sauce and sliced chicken in the skillet, ensuring everything is well coated.
- Serve warm, garnishing with extra parmesan or parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 140mg