Description
Indulge in this rich, creamy, and savory pasta dish, made with garlic, parmesan, and tender chicken, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- About 2 large Chicken Breasts, cut into cubes
- 12 ounces Pasta (Fettuccine or penne preferred)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 4–5 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Red Pepper Flakes, optional
- Fresh Parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the chicken: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the cubed chicken, seasoned with salt, pepper, and half of the Italian seasoning. Sauté until golden brown and cooked through, about 7-9 minutes.
- Craft the creamy sauce: In the same pan, reduce heat to low and melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Sprinkle in the remaining Italian seasoning and bring to a gentle simmer. Gradually stir in the parmesan cheese until melted.
- Combine pasta and chicken: Add the cooked pasta and chicken back into the skillet, tossing to coat evenly in the sauce. Adjust the sauce’s consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Taste and final seasoning: Taste the dish and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper, or more parmesan if desired. Add red pepper flakes for heat, if preferred.
- Plate it up: Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and additional parmesan if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half, or use a vegan option with chickpeas and coconut cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, chicken pasta, garlic parmesan pasta, Italian recipe, comfort food