Description
A fast and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender chicken with a rich garlic parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, or your favorite)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- While pasta cooks, season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and black pepper. Cook until sauce thickens slightly.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the cooked pasta.
- Toss everything together until the pasta and chicken are well coated with the sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Adjust garlic to your preference.
- For a lighter sauce, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 550 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg