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One Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

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3. Step-by-Step Visual Guide

In Part 3 of making One Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta, let’s walk through the hands-on cooking technique so your texture turns out restaurant-worthy at home.

One Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta — Step-by-Step Visual Guide (Page 3)
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Visual Cues & Timing Secrets

Start by browning the chicken well—that golden crust adds so much flavor. Then, when you deglaze the pot with broth and cream, you’re capturing all those tasty bits. The pasta cooks right in the liquid, absorbing all the garlicky goodness.

Be sure to stir the pasta occasionally so it doesn’t stick. Once it’s al dente, you’ll see the sauce thicken beautifully. Then just fold in the parmesan and chicken, and you’re done—it’s that simple.

Head to Page 4 for my Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating Tips plus what to serve alongside this dish!

One Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
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One Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

This one-pot garlic parmesan chicken pasta is pure comfort in a bowl—tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a creamy, garlicky parmesan sauce that coats every bite. It's the kind of easy weeknight dinner that feels special but comes together in one skillet.

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Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time35 mins
Servings6 servings
CourseMain Course
Calories520 kcal

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🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from pot and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  3. Bring the liquid to a simmer, then add the pasta. Cook, stirring frequently, for 10-12 minutes or until pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  4. Stir in the cooked chicken and Parmesan cheese. Continue stirring until the cheese melts and creates a creamy sauce. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  5. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.

👩🍳 Chef Elena’s Kitchen Notes & Storage

For extra flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan—it melts so much smoother than the pre-shredded kind. This pasta keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days; just add a splash of broth when reheating to bring back the creaminess.

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Estimated Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 520 kcalProtein: 34gCarbs: 42gFat: 22gFiber: 3g
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Chef Elena Rossi

Ciao, I'm Elena! Trained in Florence and based in Chicago, I founded RecipesTo Kitchen (and our @recipestokitchen Pinterest community of 296,580+ monthly home cooks) to share foolproof weeknight dinners, cozy one-pot pastas, and bakery-style desserts that work on the very first try.