Description
A delightful dish that combines tender chicken with rich flavors of garlic, creamy sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta, making it ideal for a family dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 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 package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the creamy sauce.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Consider adding sautéed mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor. Reserve pasta water to adjust the sauce’s consistency if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg