Description
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is the ultimate weeknight dinner, ready in just 30 minutes. This rich and velvety dish combines perfectly cooked pasta with tender chicken, all enveloped in a decadent garlic parmesan sauce. It’s a comforting meal that brings family together, making any evening feel special. Enjoy the warm aroma of garlic as you savor every bite of this delightful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop garlic and measure out all components.
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente; reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, cooking until golden brown and cooked through (about 6-7 minutes per side).
- Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Create the sauce: Pour in heavy cream and gradually add Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Toss everything: Combine drained pasta with sauce in the skillet, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 634
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 135mg