Description

Creamy garlic chicken pasta is a comforting dish that brings rich flavors and velvety texture to your dinner table. With tender chicken, aromatic garlic, and a luscious creamy sauce enveloping perfectly cooked pasta, this recipe transforms any meal into a special occasion. It’s quick to prepare yet impressive enough for guests, making it the ultimate weeknight dinner solution.

Ingredients

Scale

3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Gather and chop all ingredients—cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté chicken seasoned with salt and pepper until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional minute.
Meanwhile, boil water in a pot and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
Pour heavy cream into the skillet with chicken and garlic; mix well. Gradually stir in Parmesan cheese until combined.
Toss the drained pasta into the skillet, mixing to coat in sauce. Add reserved pasta water if needed for desired consistency.
Serve warm with extra Parmesan on top.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Sautéing
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
Calories: 620
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 750mg
Fat: 34g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 33g
Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: Customize with vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for added flavor. Swap heavy cream for Greek yogurt for a lighter option. For extra kick, consider adding red pepper flakes.