Description

Weeknight magic with restaurant flair – this Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Cheesy Spaghetti turns simple pantry staples into a rich, velvety dinner the whole family loves. Golden-seared chicken rests in a garlicky Parmesan cream sauce while spaghetti gets tossed with melty mozzarella for extra comfort. It is an easy dinner that feels special, perfect for busy nights or at-home date nights. If you are hunting for quick dinner ideas, creamy pasta, chicken breast recipes, or easy recipe inspiration for comfort food, this one-pan wonder checks every box for easy dinner, food ideas, weeknight meal, and dinner ideas.

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon dried oregano (or Italian seasoning)

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth

1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

12 ounces spaghetti

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup reserved pasta water (optional)

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Instructions

1. Season the chicken. Pat chicken dry; season both sides with salt, pepper, and oregano.

2. Sear. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165 F). Transfer to a plate.

3. Build the sauce. Lower heat to medium. Add garlic; saute 30 seconds. Stir in chicken broth to deglaze, scraping browned bits. Pour in heavy cream; simmer 2-3 minutes.

4. Melt the cheese. Whisk in Parmesan until smooth and creamy. Add red pepper flakes if using.

5. Return chicken. Nestle chicken into the sauce and simmer 3-4 minutes to meld flavors.

6. Cook pasta. Boil spaghetti in salted water to al dente. Reserve 1/4-1/2 cup pasta water; drain.

7. Make it cheesy. Toss hot spaghetti with mozzarella and about 1/3 of the cream sauce. Splash in a little pasta water as needed to loosen.

8. Serve. Plate spaghetti, top with chicken, spoon over extra sauce, and garnish with parsley.

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce.

Butterfly or lightly pound thick chicken breasts for even cooking.

Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 25
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American, Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with pasta
Calories: 780
Sugar: 4
Sodium: 980
Fat: 38
Saturated Fat: 18
Unsaturated Fat: 16
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 60
Fiber: 3
Protein: 52
Cholesterol: 180