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Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Parmesan Chicken Pasta

This creamy Parmesan Chicken Pasta is cozy, cheesy, and easy to make — whether on the stovetop in 30 minutes or in the crockpot for a fuss-free dinner. A comforting family favorite packed with tender chicken, garlic, and Parmesan flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 640
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2–3 chicken breasts
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • to taste salt, pepper, and Italian herbs

Equipment

  • skillet or sauté pan
  • large pot for cooking pasta
  • mixing spoon
  • strainer
  • crockpot or slow cooker optional for alternate method

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, sauté chicken with minced garlic until golden and cooked through.
  3. Stir in cream of chicken soup, heavy cream, and broth. Mix well.
  4. Add Parmesan cheese and seasonings. Stir until sauce is creamy.
  5. Toss in cooked pasta and coat evenly with sauce. Serve hot.
  6. Crockpot option: Add chicken, soup, broth, and garlic to slow cooker. Cook on high for 2–3 hours or low for 4–5 hours until chicken is tender. Shred chicken, stir in Parmesan and cooked pasta. Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 640kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 38gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 940mgPotassium: 560mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 890IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 380mgIron: 2.4mg

Notes

For more flavor, use chicken thighs instead of breasts. Freshly grated Parmesan melts better and gives richer flavor. Want it lighter? Use half-and-half or Greek yogurt. Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick. Best served with salad or garlic bread.

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