Garlic Chicken Pasta is a quick and easy go-to meal that’s delicious and family friendly. This recipe takes just 30 minutes and can easily be modified to suit a low carb or gluten free diet, if needed.
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My recipe for Easy Garlic Chicken has been super popular, and for good reason. It’s not only absolutely addicting, but it’s also a great option for when you’re short on time or ingredients.
This Garlic Chicken Pasta recipe is another quick and easy spin on garlic chicken that also uses mostly pantry ingredients. Pasta and a rich Parmesan cream sauce give it a comfort food touch.
It reminds me of a Pasta-Roni side dish that I used to eat for dinner back in my single days when I couldn’t cook to save my life. It was an angel hair pasta in Parmesan cream sauce very similar in flavor to this dish.
Why This Recipe Works
You could consider this a cheap pasta recipe in that it doesn’t use a lot of expensive ingredients. All you need is chicken, pasta, and a few other basic ingredients that you might even have on hand already.
This recipe can be made all in just one pan. It’s a very easy recipe to prepare and takes only 30 minutes.
If you prefer to eat low carb or gluten free, modifications for both can be found in the notes section at the bottom of this post.
How to Make Garlic Chicken Pasta
What You Need To Make This Recipe
Chicken:
- 1 pound of chicken (cut into bite size cubes)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
Creamy Garlic Pasta:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 shallot (minced)
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 16 ounces angel hair pasta
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- fresh parsley (minced, optional)
The entire recipe and instructions can also be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. You can also print the recipe from the card, if needed.
Prep!
Cut the chicken into bite size pieces and mince the garlic, shallot, and parsley, if using.
Create!
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
Add the butter to a large, deep skillet (I use a Calphalon non-stick space saver pan) over medium high heat and add the chicken.
Cook the chicken until golden brown and no longer pink in the center, about 5-7 minutes. Remove to a plate.
Next, prepare the pasta.
Melt the butter in the same skillet used to cook the chicken.
Add the minced garlic and shallot and cook until just softened, about 2-3 minutes.
Carefully add the water, salt, and pasta. Raise the heat to bring to a boil.
Cook the pasta until it’s al dente, about 4-6 minutes.
Chef’s Tip: you should not have much, if any, water left in the pan. If you do, drain it out before moving on to the next step.
Add the heavy whipping cream and cook for a minute or two until hot and bubbly.
Remove from the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese and chicken until well coated with the cream sauce.
Present!
Garnish with extra shredded Parmesan cheese and fresh minced parsley, if desired.
How To Make Low Carb Garlic Chicken Pasta
To make this recipe low carb, omit the water and replace the pasta with spaghetti squash or zoodles. The sauce may be thinner due to the fact that spaghetti squash and zucchini will not absorb the liquid the way that regular pasta does.
When I make this recipe for my family, I sometimes use a low carb, high protein edamame pasta (I like the Explore Cuisine brand) that I cook separately and stir in at the end.
How to Make Gluten Free Garlic Chicken Pasta
Making gluten free Garlic Chicken Pasta is easy. Simply swap out the traditional pasta for gluten free pasta.
Tips and Techniques
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Use within 3-4 days.
FAQ’s
What To Make With Garlic Chicken Pasta?
Garlic Chicken Pasta pairs well with a simple salad or vegetable side dish such as broccoli, green beans, or Brussels sprouts.
You could also mix in some steamed broccoli or peas.
More Chicken Dinner Recipes To Try
Here are some more chicken dinner recipes that you might like:
- Creamy Garlic Chicken
- Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Skillet
- Chicken Roll Ups with Smoked Mozzarella & Bacon
- Jalapeno Popper Chicken and Pasta
- Skillet Lemon Garlic Chicken and Orzo Pasta
- Keto Broccoli Chicken Bake
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Garlic Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 pound chicken * cut into bite size pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
Creamy Garlic Pasta
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 6 cloves garlic * minced
- 1 shallot * minced
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 16 ounces angel hair pasta
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese * shredded
- fresh parsley * optional, garnish
Instructions
Chicken
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Add the butter to a large, deep skillet over medium high heat and add the chicken.
- Cook the chicken until it's golden brown and no longer pink in the center, about 5-7 minutes. Remove to a plate.
Creamy Garlic Pasta
- Melt the butter in the same skillet used to cook the chicken.
- Add the garlic and shallot and cook until just softened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the water, salt, and pasta. Raise the heat to bring to a boil.
- Cook the pasta until it's al dente, about 4-6 minutes. The water should be absorbed, but if any remains, drain it out before moving onto the next step.
- Add the heavy whipping cream and cook a minute or two until hot and bubbly.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese.
- Stir the chicken back in and toss to coat.
- Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
Tips and Techniques
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Use within 3-4 days.
