Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of creamy garlic chicken pasta that comes together in just 30 minutes. This dish features tender chicken, aromatic garlic, and a rich cream sauce, all tossed with your favorite pasta. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this recipe is as versatile as it is delicious. Enjoy the satisfying warmth and delightful flavors topped with fresh parsley—a true crowd-pleaser for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: In a large pot, boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken and cook until golden brown on all sides (6-8 minutes).
- Add Garlic and Cream: Stir in minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Gradually pour in heavy cream while stirring.
- Incorporate Cheese: Mix in freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted into the sauce.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add drained pasta to the sauce mixture, tossing to coat evenly.
- Season and Serve: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg