🍋 Busy Weeknight Dinner That Tastes Like You Had All Day 🍽️✨
Some nights I want a homemade meal that tastes GOOD without spending forever in the kitchen. This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is perfect for those busy evenings when you still want something warm, filling, and comforting. 😍
🍝 Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces
8 oz penne or rotini pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup heavy cream
¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 cups fresh spinach
Fresh parsley for garnish
👩🏾🍳 How I Make It
Cook your pasta according to the package directions and save about ½ cup of the pasta water before draining.
Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until the pieces are fully cooked and browned on the outside. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
In the same skillet, melt the butter and add the garlic. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir and let everything gently simmer for a few minutes.
Lower the heat and slowly stir in the Parmesan until the sauce becomes creamy and smooth.
Add the spinach and let it wilt into the sauce. Return the chicken to the skillet, add your cooked pasta, and toss everything together.
If you want the sauce a little thinner, add a splash of the reserved pasta water.
Finish with fresh parsley and a little extra Parmesan on top. 😋
✨ Weeknight Tip: Cut and season your chicken the night before. When dinner time comes, most of the work is already done.
Serve it with garlic bread, roasted broccoli, or a simple salad.
Quick. Creamy. Comforting. And most importantly, you don’t need a sink full of dishes afterward. 😂🙌🏾
Save this for the next night you have no idea what to cook! 📌💕
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