Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Name: Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breasts (pre-seasoned with Kinder's The Blend or plain); 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 1 tsp paprika; Salt & pepper to taste; 12 oz penne pasta (or any short pasta); 2 tbsp butter; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups heavy cream; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional); 2 cups fresh spinach (optional); Fresh parsley for garnish

7 steps

Prep:30minCook:30min

This delicious and creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta features tender chicken, penne pasta, and a rich parmesan sauce. Perfect for a cozy family dinner.

Updated at: Mon, 29 Sep 2025 19:43:05 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories1066.4 kcal (53%)

Total Fat69.8 g (100%)

Carbs69.8 g (27%)

Sugars6.1 g (7%)

Protein39.7 g (79%)

Sodium741.4 mg (37%)

Fiber3.1 g (11%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1 lbchicken breasts

pre-seasoned with Kinder's The Blend or plain

2 Tbspolive oil

2cloves garlic

minced

1 tspitalian seasoning

1 tsppaprika

2 Tbspbutter

2 cupsheavy cream

1 cupchicken broth

1 cupparmesan cheese

freshly grated

1 tspred pepper flakes

optional

2 cupsfresh spinach

optional

fresh parsley

for garnish

Instructions

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove, rest, then slice.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add butter and garlic. Sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).

Step 4

Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth. Simmer 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.

Step 5

Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and creamy. Add red pepper flakes if using.

Step 6

Toss in cooked pasta, spinach (optional), and sliced chicken. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve warm.