Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta in 30 Minutes
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is cozy comfort food made simple. This easy one-pot recipe comes together in 30 minutes with pantry staples and juicy chicken for a rich, flavorful dinner your whole family will love.
Equipment
- 1 Pressure cooker
- 1 Large skillet
- 1 Knife
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package penne
- 3 thin-sliced chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons flour, cornstarch or arrowroot powder
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk or heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 5 ounces baby spinach
Instructions
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil in a large pot and cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente.
- Season chicken with ½ teaspoon each of salt and black pepper and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning.
- Melt butter in the skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until it is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside to rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Add more butter to the pan, if necessary. Then add in the garlic and lemon juice and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add in the flour and mix until slightly browned, about 30 seconds-1 minute.
- Whisk in the coconut milk or heavy cream. Cook, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened and creamy.
- Turn off the heat, add in the spices, Parmesan and spinach. Stir until the spinach is wilted. Add the pasta back to the pan to coat with the sauce.
- Top with the sliced chicken, more Parmesan, serve and enjoy.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge within two hours. Reheat in the microwave or a skillet with a splash of water or milk. Freeze longer-term in freezer-safe containers.