Garlic parmesan chicken spaghetti

Here’s a simple, creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Spaghetti recipe that’s cozy and weeknight-friendly 🍝

Ingredients

• 12 oz spaghetti
• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
• 2 chicken breasts, diced (or sliced)
• 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
• ¾–1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ cup chicken broth (or pasta water)
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• Optional: red pepper flakes, spinach, or mushrooms
• Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta
   Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
2. Cook the chicken
   Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
   Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
   Cook 5–7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. Make the sauce
   In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
   Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
4. Add Parmesan
   Lower heat and slowly stir in Parmesan until smooth and creamy.
   Add a splash of pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
5. Combine
   Return chicken to the skillet. Add spaghetti and toss until well coated.
6. Finish & serve
   Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.

Tips & Variations

• Add spinach at the end for greens
• Use grilled or rotisserie chicken to save time
• Swap spaghetti for fettuccine or penne
• For extra richness, add 1 tbsp cream cheese

Want a baked version, one-pot version, or a lighter option?