Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with a rich garlic cream sauce, beautifully enveloping your favorite pasta for a comforting meal. This recipe is perfect for cozy nights in or impressing guests at dinner parties. With its creamy texture and aromatic flavors, it’s bound to become a household favorite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
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
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
Instructions
- 1. Prepare ingredients: chop garlic and ensure chicken is thawed.
- 2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- 3. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4. Pour in heavy cream while stirring; let simmer gently. Add dried herbs and Parmesan cheese, mixing until well combined.
- 5. Slice cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and return to the skillet along with cooked pasta. Toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
- 6. Serve on plates or in bowls, garnishing with extra Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Customize by adding vegetables like spinach or substituting chicken for shrimp. Reserve some pasta water before draining to adjust sauce consistency if needed.