Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a comforting dish that brings together tender chicken, creamy garlic sauce, and al dente pasta in just 30 minutes. Perfect for cozy nights or impressing guests, this meal is not only delicious but also quick to prepare. Each bite offers rich flavors that will have everyone at the table asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic.
- Boil salted water, add pasta, and cook until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add chicken, and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and Italian seasoning; sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream while stirring, simmer gently, then add Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Mix cooked pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating sautéed vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes. Substitute chicken with shrimp for a seafood twist. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently on low heat.