Description
A comforting blend of tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a rich creamy garlic parmesan sauce, perfect for cozy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (fettuccine, penne, or spaghetti)
- 2 medium-sized boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add your pasta, and cook until al dente. Reserve about a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Prep the chicken: Season the chicken with salt and pepper, heat olive oil in a skillet, and cook the chicken until golden brown, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove and let rest before slicing.
- Sauté the garlic: In the same skillet, add more olive oil and minced garlic, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Make the sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and let it simmer for about 3-4 minutes. Optionally add half a cup of parmesan for extra creaminess.
- Combine everything: Slice the chicken, add it back to the skillet along with the drained pasta, and toss gently. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Finishing touch: Remove from heat and sprinkle remaining parmesan on top before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken overnight and customize with your favorite veggies or herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, pasta, garlic, parmesan, comfort food, weeknight dinner