Description
Creamy garlic chicken pasta is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken and perfectly cooked pasta in a luscious garlic cream sauce. This dish is not only rich in flavor but also quick to prepare, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests at your next gathering. With its mouthwatering aroma and delightful texture, this recipe will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add pasta and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the Chicken: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown and cooked through (about 6-7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet and slice.
- Make the Sauce: Reduce heat to medium-low; sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Incorporate Cheese: Gradually stir in grated Parmesan until melted and smooth. Add sliced chicken and drained pasta; toss to combine.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg