Description
A quick and delicious creamy garlic parmesan chicken pasta ready in 30 minutes. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into strips)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken strips and cook until browned and fully cooked (5-6 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add grated parmesan cheese and stir until smooth.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet. Add drained pasta and toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan for best flavor.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Add spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg