Creamy Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Creamy Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta, where tender chicken meets a luscious garlic and parmesan cream sauce. This dish is perfect for cozy evenings or gatherings with friends, enveloping your taste buds in rich, savory goodness. With just the right balance of flavors and textures, this pasta recipe promises to be a hit at any dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- 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
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano and basil)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic. Measure out pasta, cream, broth, and cheese.
- Cook Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté Chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown (7-10 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- Make Sauce: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth, scraping the skillet bottom for flavor. Simmer briefly before adding heavy cream.
- Combine Everything: Stir in parmesan cheese and dried herbs until melted. Add cooked pasta and reserved water as needed for desired consistency. Toss in cooked chicken until well-coated.
- Serve: Plate the pasta and garnish with extra parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg