Description
A delightful dish that combines tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a luscious cream sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, following the package instructions. Drain and set it aside.
- Sauté the chicken: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken chunks with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet, cooking until golden brown and fully cooked, about 7-10 minutes.
- Add garlic: Once the chicken is cooked, toss in the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, allowing the garlic to become fragrant.
- Make the sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring until everything combines. Let the mixture simmer for 3-4 minutes to thicken up a bit.
- Incorporate cheese: Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until it melts into the sauce, creating a creamy texture.
- Combine: Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet with the chicken and sauce, mixing everything well until the pasta is coated in that delicious flavor.
- Serve and garnish: Remove the skillet from heat. If desired, garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for 2-3 months. Reheat with a splash of milk or broth if too thick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, chicken pasta, garlic chicken, Italian recipe, easy dinner