Fill a large pot with water and add salt. Bring it to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until tender. Save some pasta water before draining. Set the cooked pasta aside while you prepare the creamy sauce.

Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips. Season them with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning. This simple seasoning gives the chicken great flavor and helps the entire Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe taste rich and comforting.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces carefully. Cook for about six minutes on each side. The chicken should become golden brown and fully cooked inside. Remove and place on a plate.

Lower the heat slightly and add butter to the same pan. Add the minced garlic and stir slowly. Cook for one minute only. The kitchen will smell amazing at this stage. Do not let the garlic burn.

Pour the heavy cream into the skillet. Stir gently while it heats. Add parmesan cheese little by little. Stir until the cheese melts completely. The sauce should become creamy, smooth, and rich without any lumps.

Add fresh spinach to the sauce. Stir for two minutes until the spinach softens. This step adds color and freshness. It also balances the creamy texture of the Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta beautifully.

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the drained pasta and toss gently. Pour in a little pasta water if the sauce feels thick. Mix everything until the pasta is coated with creamy garlic parmesan sauce.

Sprinkle fresh parsley and extra parmesan cheese on top. Serve the pasta warm while the sauce is creamy and smooth. This Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe tastes best fresh from the pan.