Description
This easy and delicious recipe features tender chicken and creamy garlic Parmesan sauce, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (your choice)
- 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Once it’s al dente, drain it and set it aside for later.
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken until it browns nicely and is fully cooked, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté it for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, allowing it to come to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it melts and combines with the cream to create a silky sauce.
- Toss the drained pasta into the chicken and sauce mixture until fully coated.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For a delightful pairing, serve with a fresh green salad or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, garlic chicken, easy dinner, quick recipe, Italian cuisine