Description
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken and al dente pasta enveloped in a rich, velvety garlic parmesan sauce. This easy recipe is perfect for family dinners or special occasions, delivering a burst of flavor with every bite. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish not only satisfies the palate but also brings everyone together at the table for a delightful culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by mincing the garlic and grating the parmesan cheese.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sauté for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and let rest.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, scraping up any bits from the pan.
- Stir in parmesan cheese slowly until melted and creamy.
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and reserve a cup of pasta water.
- Slice rested chicken and add it to the sauce along with drained pasta. Mix well, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra parmesan or parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg