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    Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

    Published: Mar 1, 2024 by Krista Stechman · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

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    garlic chicken pasta in a bowl with a white linen next to it, a bowl of roasted tomatoes, lemon wedges and a microplane grater on a dark surface
    garlic chicken pasta being held up twirled on a fork over the top of the bowl, an overhead shot of garlic chicken pasta and some close ups on roasted tomatoes and garlic
    a big bowl of garlic chicken pasta with fresh basil and lemon wedges on top
    a bowl of garlic chicken pasta with roasted tomatoes and lemon weges
    garlic chicken pasta in a bowl with fresh basil, roasted tomatoes and a lemon wedge

    Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a great comfort meal. Spaghetti with garlic, chicken, roasted tomatoes, lemon and Parmesan cheese, it's simple and full of flavor!

    It's also a very quick and easy meal to throw together when you don't have much time. Garlic and pasta are a match made in heaven. Try out this roasted garlic butter or garlic confit recipe for your pastas, veggies and steaks.

    Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta in a bowl with bread and lemons.

    If you're a fan of quick and easy pasta for date night or weeknight dinners then you'd also love Gigi Hadid Pasta and my creamy lobster pasta recipe.

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    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • How To Make Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
    • Expert Cooking Tips
    • Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • Garlic parmesan chicken pasta is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It comes together very quickly and there's not much cleanup.
    • Tons of flavor with few ingredients!
    • Ingredients are kitchen staples. You will likely have most of these ingredients on hand.
    • This meal can easily be made in around 35 minutes. I don't know about you but that is music to my ears! Try this Asian garlic noodles recipe!

    Ingredients

    Spaghetti, garlic, parmesan, tomatoes, lemon, basil, salt, pepper, chicken, oregano, olive oil.
    • Parmesan Cheese - I recommend using a block of parmesan and grating your own rather than buying pre-grated. This is the same way I do it for this Marry me Chicken Orzo recipe and One Pot Marry Me Chicken Tortellini.

    How To Make Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

    Cooked spaghetti in a colander.
    Roasted tomatoes on a sheet tray.

    Step 1: Start by cooking spaghetti al dente, according to package directions. Drain spaghetti and set to the side.

    Step 2: Drizzle olive oil over the tomatoes and garlic. Season with salt, pepper and oregano then roast at 450°F for 10 minutes.

    Roasted garlic in a small glass dish.
    Seasoned seared chicken breast in a small skillet.

    Step 3: Remove garlic and set aside in a small dish. Continue roasting tomatoes for an additional 20 minutes.

    Step 4: Season chicken with salt, pepper, basil and oregano then sear in skillet on medium-high heat. Remove chicken from pan at 160°F and let rest 5-10 minutes.

    Melted garlic butter in a pan.
    Spaghetti being mixed with garlic butter and tomatoes.

    Step 5: Melt butter in the same pan as chicken then add garlic.

    Step 6: Toss spaghetti and roasted tomatoes in with the garlic butter.

    Sliced chicken on a cutting board with basil and a knife.
    Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta in a bowl with a blue towel to the side.

    Step 7: Slice chicken into thin strips.

    Step 8: Add chicken, basil, lemon juice and parmesan cheese to chicken and serve.

    Expert Cooking Tips

    • Salt your pasta water before adding the pasta!! It should taste like ocean water. Depending on the size of your pot, in general I would say 2-3 LARGE pinches of kosher salt. This goes for all pasta recipes including spicy vodka pasta!
    • Add a drizzle of olive oil to your pasta water before the pasta goes in. This prevents pasta sticking together.
    • Make sure the pan is very hot before searing your chicken. Get a dry pan very hot over medium-high heat. Add your olive oil, give it a little swirl and about 10 seconds to get hot before adding your seasoned chicken. Searing in a very hot pan gives the best color and flavor to this garlic parmesan chicken pasta.
    • Do not over cook your chicken! Take it out at 160 degrees Fahrenheit and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. This will keep it super juicy.
    • I like to use a Microplane zester cheese grater to grate my parmesan cheese. I prefer the taste and texture of doing it myself over store bought grated parmesan cheese.
    Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta in a bowl with bread and lemons.
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    Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta in a bowl on a small cheese board.

    Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

    Krista Stechman
    Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is easy and flavorful. Roasted garlic, lemon, butter and Parmesan cheese. This simple dish is a bowl of comfort.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Course dinner, lunch
    Cuisine american, italian
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 852 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 stock pot
    • 1 large skillet
    • 1 colander

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 Roma tomatoes quartered
    • 4 cloves garlic peeled
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tsp kosher salt plus a pinch, divided
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper divided
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano divided
    • 2 chicken breast
    • ½ teaspoon dried basil
    • 6 oz angel hair pasta
    • 1.5 tablespoon butter room temp
    • 1 lemon cut into quarters
    • 10 leaves fresh basil chiffonade
    • ½ oz parmesan cheese or asiago cheese, grated

    Instructions
     

    Pasta

    • Boil 4 quarts salted water in a stock pot. Add a drizzle of olive oil to the water then cook angel hair according to package instructions.

    Roasting Tomatoes & Garlic

    • Preheat oven to 450°F then line a sheet tray with parchment paper
    • Place tomatoes and garlic on sheet tray, with garlic off in one corner. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper and 1 teaspoon dried oregano. Roast 10 minutes
    • Remove garlic from tray, set aside and place tomatoes back into oven for an additional 20 minutes. Remove and set aside

    Chicken

    • Mix 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon oregano and ½ teaspoon dried basil. Evenly season both sides of chicken
    • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until pan becomes very hot. Drizzle pan with olive oil then add chicken breast. Flip after 2-3 minutes then continue cooking an additional 2-3 minutes
    • If chicken needs additional cooking, add it to the pan of tomatoes for 1-2 minutes in the oven. Let chicken rest on cutting board for 5-10 minutes then slice

    Making Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

    • Smash and mince roasted garlic cloves then add them to the pan used to cook chicken. Add butter, a pinch of salt then pasta. Toss pasta to coat with garlic butter
    • Add roasted tomatoes, sliced chicken, basil. Squeeze lemon juice into pasta then top with parmesan cheese. Serve immediately

    Notes

    Temp your chicken breasts with an instant meat thermometer. They should read 160°F. Once the chicken rests for 5-10 minutes, it will carryover cook to 165°F
    Use a thin chicken breast for this recipe for quick cooking times.
    Use parmesan cheese, asiago cheese, or both. I prefer buying blocks of cheese then shredding them myself with a microplane zester for quality and taste. 
    Cook pasta "al dente" so it has texture instead of being too mushy.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 852kcalCarbohydrates: 77gProtein: 64gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 149mgSodium: 1652mgPotassium: 1463mgFiber: 7gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1698IUVitamin C: 51mgCalcium: 183mgIron: 4mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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    Comments

    1. Krista

      August 06, 2024 at 7:27 pm

      5 stars
      We’ve been eating this weekly! The garlic, lemon and roasted tomato combo is to die for. The whole fam loves it.

      Reply
    2. Richard

      March 03, 2024 at 9:28 pm

      5 stars
      thanks it was really great to make and even eat

      Reply
      • Krista Stechman

        March 04, 2024 at 1:07 pm

        So happy to hear that! Thanks so much!

        Reply
    3. Sally T

      January 12, 2022 at 8:13 am

      5 stars
      One of the best pasta dishes ever made. Basil, garlic, and lemon! All my favorites. Love it!

      Reply
      • admin

        January 12, 2022 at 8:34 am

        So happy to hear that!

        Reply
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