Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
A comforting dish that combines tender chicken and pasta in a creamy garlic-infused sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or linguine)
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside, giving it a gentle toss to avoid sticking.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, letting it warm up beautifully.
- Add the chicken pieces, seasoning them with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the skillet for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream, bringing it to a gentle simmer. Stir occasionally, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese gradually until it melts into a smooth, creamy mixture.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until well coated in the sauce.
- Serve warm, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, let the mixture simmer longer before adding the pasta. Consider adding spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for a twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg