Description
Indulge in the rich and savory flavors of this Creamy Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta. Tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a silky garlic Parmesan sauce come together to create a dish that’s perfect for cozy weeknights or gatherings. With just a few simple ingredients, this recipe is both easy to prepare and sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Mince garlic and cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add pasta, and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook for 6-8 minutes until browned. Remove from skillet.
- Create Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add chicken broth; scrape up browned bits. Simmer for a few minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Reduce heat; stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth. Gradually add reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- Toss Together: Add cooked pasta and chicken back into the skillet; toss until well coated in sauce. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg