Description
Creamy pasta with chicken and garlic is a quick, flavorful dish that elevates any meal. Tender chicken breasts simmer in a luscious, velvety sauce infused with fresh garlic and rich Parmesan cheese. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners, ready in just 30 minutes. With its creamy texture and delightful aroma, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the seasoned chicken breasts until golden brown, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove from skillet.
- In the same pan, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Pour in heavy cream, scraping up any bits from the bottom, and let simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese until well coated.
- Slice the chicken and return it to the pan, mixing gently to combine all ingredients.
- Garnish with parsley before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg