🍗 Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Pasta & Asparagus

Ingredients

For the Chicken

• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp butter

For the Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp butter

• 1 cup heavy cream

• ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• ½ tsp Italian seasoning

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

For the Sides

• 250g spaghetti

• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Pinch of salt

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Pasta

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

2. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions.

3. Reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain.

Step 2: Prepare the Asparagus

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet.

2. Sauté asparagus for 4–5 minutes until tender-crisp.

3. Season lightly with salt and set aside.

Step 3: Cook the Chicken

1. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

2. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Cook chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked.

4. Remove and keep warm.

Step 4: Make the Sauce

1. In the same skillet, melt butter.

2. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.

3. Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently.

4. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.

5. Add Italian seasoning and parsley.

6. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Step 5: Assemble

1. Return chicken to the skillet.

2. Spoon sauce generously over the chicken.

3. Serve with spaghetti and asparagus.

4. Garnish with extra parsley and Parmesan.

Finished Dish

Tips for Restaurant Quality

✅ Sear the chicken until deeply golden before adding sauce.
✅ Fresh Parmesan melts smoother than pre-shredded cheese.
✅ Add a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce becomes too thick.
✅ Finish with fresh parsley for color and freshness.

Prep & Cook Time

• Prep Time: 10 minutes

• Cook Time: 25 minutes

• Total Time: 35 minutes

Nutrition (Approx. Per Serving)

• Calories: 720

• Protein: 48g

• Carbohydrates: 42g

• Fat: 38g

A rich garlic-Parmesan cream sauce over juicy chicken breast, paired with buttery asparagus and spaghetti, makes this a restaurant-style comfort meal that's surprisingly easy to prepare at home. 🍝🧄🍗✨