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Parmesan chicken pasta with creamy garlic sauce in cast iron skillet topped with fresh parsley. Easy 35 minute one-pot dinner recipe with tender chicken and rotini pasta.

Creamy Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Tender chicken pieces with rotini pasta in rich, creamy parmesan garlic sauce cooked in one skillet. This comforting parmesan chicken pasta delivers restaurant-quality flavors with simple weeknight convenience in just 35 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs Boneless chicken thighs Cut into bite sized pieces
  • 12 oz Rotini pasta Spirals hold sauce well
  • 1 cup Heavy cream For luxurious sauce base
  • 1 cup Fresh parmesan cheese Grated for best melting
  • 6 cloves Garlic Minced fresh
  • 2 cups Chicken broth Low sodium preferred
  • 3 tablespoon Olive oil For searing chicken
  • 3 tablespoon Butter Adds richness to sauce
  • 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning Dried herb blend
  • 0.25 cup Fresh parsley Chopped for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon Salt For seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper Freshly ground
  • 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes Optional heat

Equipment

  • 1 Large cast iron skillet For even heating
  • 1 Sharp knife For cutting chicken uniformly
  • 1 Cutting board For safe food preparation
  • 1 Wooden spoon For stirring pasta gently
  • 1 Fine grater For fresh parmesan cheese
  • 1 Measuring cups For accurate liquids
  • 1 Tongs For turning chicken pieces
  • 1 Ladle For serving portions

Method
 

  1. Cut chicken into pieces, season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning
  2. Heat oil in cast iron skillet, sear chicken 3 to 4 minutes until golden
  3. Transfer chicken to plate temporarily
  4. Add butter and garlic to skillet, cook 1 minute until fragrant
  5. Pour chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from bottom
  6. Add rotini directly to skillet with broth
  7. Bring to boil, reduce heat, simmer covered 12 to 15 minutes
  8. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking
  9. Add chicken back with any accumulated juices
  10. Pour in heavy cream, stir gently to combine
  11. Remove from heat, add parmesan gradually while stirring
  12. Adjust salt, pepper, red pepper flakes to taste
  13. Top with fresh chopped parsley
  14. Serve immediately while hot and creamy

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.