Description
Creamy garlic parmesan chicken pasta is a comforting dish that transforms any meal into a gourmet experience. With silky pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce infused with the irresistible aroma of roasted garlic and melted parmesan, this recipe is perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests. Easy to prepare and adaptable with seasonal vegetables or proteins, it’s a true crowd-pleaser that brings joy to every table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and let it rest.
- In the same skillet, lower the heat and sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and gradually add parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
- Combine cooked pasta with the creamy sauce and sliced chicken until well coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 150mg