Description
A creamy and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender chicken, garlic, and rich Parmesan cheese, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Once it’s al dente, drain it and set it aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken and slice it.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Melt the grated Parmesan cheese in the skillet, mixing until a smooth, creamy sauce forms.
- Toss the cooked pasta and sliced chicken in the skillet, ensuring everything is well coated with the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Pairs well with Caesar salad or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken pasta, garlic pasta, creamy pasta, Italian dinner, quick dinner