Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, as needed for seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, as needed for seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, as needed for seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, as needed for seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Pasta
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 8 ounces pasta, uncooked
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, for seasoning sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, for seasoning sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, for seasoning sauce, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, for seasoning sauce, or to taste
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes. Season the chicken generously with 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan or skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set aside.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
In the same pan, add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Stir in 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Gradually pour in 1 cup of chicken broth and 1 cup of milk, whisking continuously to prevent lumps until the mixture is smooth.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Add 8 ounces of uncooked pasta to the pan. Stir in 1 cup of fresh spinach, 1/4 cup of softened cream cheese, and 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Season the pasta mixture with an additional 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Stir all ingredients until well combined and the cream cheese has melted into the sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Cover the pan and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
⏱️ 20 min
- 9
Once the pasta is cooked, add the previously cooked chicken back into the pan and stir to combine and heat through.
⏱️ 3 min
- 10
Remove from heat. Top the dish with 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped parsley before serving. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
For the Chicken
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, as needed for seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, as needed for seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, as needed for seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, as needed for seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Pasta
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 8 ounces pasta, uncooked
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, for seasoning sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, for seasoning sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, for seasoning sauce, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, for seasoning sauce, or to taste
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes. Season the chicken generously with 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan or skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set aside.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
In the same pan, add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Stir in 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Gradually pour in 1 cup of chicken broth and 1 cup of milk, whisking continuously to prevent lumps until the mixture is smooth.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Add 8 ounces of uncooked pasta to the pan. Stir in 1 cup of fresh spinach, 1/4 cup of softened cream cheese, and 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Season the pasta mixture with an additional 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Stir all ingredients until well combined and the cream cheese has melted into the sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Cover the pan and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
⏱️ 20 min - 9
Once the pasta is cooked, add the previously cooked chicken back into the pan and stir to combine and heat through.
⏱️ 3 min - 10
Remove from heat. Top the dish with 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped parsley before serving. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 2 min