Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Bake Recipe
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Bake is a creamy, comforting dish loaded with tender seasoned chicken, al-dente pasta, and a luscious garlic-Parmesan cream sauce. It’s cooked all in one pan, perfect for a weeknight dinner that feels indulgent but is easy enough to make anytime.
Equipment
- Large skillet or sauté pan with lid
- Cutting board
- Mixing bowls (small and medium)
- Measuring spoons
- Measuring cups
- Tongs or spatula
- Sharp knife
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 tbsp italian seasoning
- salt & pepper
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- ½ tsp paprika
Pasta
- ½ chopped parsley
- 2 tbsp finely grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- 8 oz dry penne pasta
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 large cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pat the chicken dry and rub the seasoning onto both sides.
- Heat a large pan over medium heat, then add avocado oil.
- Sear the seasoned chicken for 3–5 minutes per side until it reaches 165°F internally, then remove and set aside to rest.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, add a bit more avocado oil and butter, then stir in chopped onion with a pinch of salt.
- Sauté for about 3 minutes until translucent, add garlic, and cook for one more minute.
- Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits.
- Once the broth comes to a light boil, stir in the dry pasta and ensure it's fully submerged an cook for 10 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and add Parmesan, heavy cream, and parsley.
- Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens slightly, then taste and adjust seasoning.
- Slice the rested chicken into strips, return it to the pan, toss everything to combine, and serve warm.
Notes
- Short pastas like penne, rotini, or rigatoni hold sauce well and cook evenly in one-pan methods.
- Scraping up the browned bits adds deep flavor to the sauce—don’t skip this step.