Description
Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a creamy, comforting dish that combines tender chicken and al dente pasta enveloped in a rich Parmesan sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this recipe promises to delight your taste buds with its incredible flavor and simplicity. With just a few essential ingredients, you can whip up this culinary masterpiece in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (freshly grated preferred)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown on both sides (6-7 minutes per side).
- Add garlic and cream: Lower heat; add minced garlic to the pan and sauté until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream while stirring gently.
- Melt in cheese: Stir grated Parmesan into the cream mixture until melted and smooth. If too thick, add reserved pasta water as needed.
- Toss everything together: Slice cooked chicken into strips; return it to the skillet with drained pasta. Toss well to coat everything in the sauce.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley before plating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 125mg