Creamy Garlic Chicken with Pasta

Here’s a list of ingredients for a Creamy Garlic Chicken with Pasta dish:

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (or butter, for extra flavor)

For the Sauce:

  • 4–5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter version)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a slight kick)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp lemon juice (optional, for brightness)

For the Pasta:

  • 12 oz pasta of choice (fettuccine, linguine, or penne work well)
  • 1 tsp salt (for boiling water)
  • 2 tbsp parsley, chopped (for garnish)
PREPARATION