Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta, a delightful dish that combines tender chicken and al dente pasta enveloped in a luscious garlic cream sauce. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy dinner, this recipe promises to impress with its simplicity and elegance. Get ready for an unforgettable culinary experience that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the garlic and seasoning the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Add fettuccine and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once shimmering, add the seasoned chicken breasts. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and slice.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring continuously as it simmers. Gradually add Parmesan cheese, mixing until melted into a creamy sauce.
- Return sliced chicken and cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing everything together until well coated in the sauce. Simmer for a couple of minutes to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg