Southern Style Creamy Parmesan Chicken Pasta
Southern Style Creamy Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a rich, comforting dish with tender chicken, pasta, and a velvety parmesan cream sauce. It’s a hearty, flavorful meal perfect for cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- chicken breast
- pasta
- olive oil or butter
- garlic
- chicken broth
- heavy cream
- parmesan cheese
- onion powder
- paprika
- Italian seasoning
- salt
- black pepper
- fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet and cook chicken until golden and fully cooked, then remove.
- Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, then stir in parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Slice or cube chicken and return to the skillet.
- Add cooked pasta and toss to coat in sauce.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Add vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, or broccoli.
- Use shrimp instead of chicken for variation.
- Add cayenne or hot sauce for a spicier version.
- Reheat with milk or broth to maintain creaminess.
- Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 640 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
