Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Garlic Bliss Chicken Pasta—a creamy, garlicky dish packed with tender chicken, rich parmesan sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta. A must-try for any pasta lover!
Ingredients
- 1 stick butter
- 6 large cloves garlic, minced
- 2/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1–3 tablespoons hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, minced
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast or tenders
- 2 tablespoons poultry seasoning or all-purpose seasoning
- 8 oz block cream cheese, cut into cubes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated or shredded
- 1 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Optional: Garlic bread or breadsticks
Instructions
- Make the Garlic Parmesan Sauce
- Melt butter partially in a medium bowl.
- Mix in the remaining sauce ingredients and set aside.
- Season and Cook the Chicken
- Coat the chicken with olive oil and season well.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Flip, reduce heat to low, and add a spoonful of the garlic parmesan sauce to the chicken.
- Cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, then remove from heat. Cover with foil and let it rest before slicing.
- Prepare the Creamy Parmesan Sauce
- In the same skillet, add the remaining garlic parmesan sauce, cubed cream cheese, and heavy cream.
- Stir over medium-low heat until the cream cheese melts into a smooth sauce.
- Combine Everything
- Cook the penne pasta al dente in salted water, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Stir the chicken into the creamy sauce, then add the pasta water and cooked pasta.
- Toss everything together, adding extra parmesan, parsley, and red pepper flakes for flavor.
- Serve warm with garlic bread or breadsticks.
Crockpot Instructions
- Place seasoned chicken in the crockpot and cover with garlic parmesan sauce, cubed cream cheese, and heavy cream.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken, mix everything together, and keep on warm.
- Cook pasta separately and mix into the crockpot with extra parmesan, parsley, and red pepper flakes before serving.
Notes
- Swap penne for fettuccine, rigatoni, or bowtie pasta for variety.
- Add broccoli or spinach for a veggie twist.
- Use milk instead of heavy cream for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop or Crockpot
- Cuisine: American