Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of creamy pasta with chicken and garlic, ready in just 30 minutes! This dish combines tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a rich garlic cream sauce, creating a meal that is both satisfying and impressive. Perfect for busy weeknights or spontaneous gatherings, this recipe will have everyone at the table asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 12 oz fettuccine (or pasta of your choice)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic.
- Boil a large pot of salted water. Add pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add chicken; season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds. Pour in heavy cream and mix well.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet, stirring to coat every strand in the creamy sauce.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the mixture while stirring gently until melted. Garnish with parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 675
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 145mg