Description
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is the ultimate comfort food that brings together tender chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and a rich, velvety garlic Parmesan sauce. This dish envelops you in warmth and flavor, making it perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests. With its simple ingredients and quick preparation, it promises to become a favorite in your meal rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta: Boil salted water; add pasta and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Sauté chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and let rest before slicing.
- Create sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant (30 seconds). Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth; mix well.
- Add cheese: Reduce heat; stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth (2-3 minutes).
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta and sliced chicken into the sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley; plate while hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 150mg