Description
A comforting and creamy garlic parmesan chicken pasta, perfect for quick weeknight dinners that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken to the pot and season it generously with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Toss in your pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 7 to 10 minutes.
- Reduce the heat and stir in the heavy cream and grated parmesan until creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
For a lighter dish, use half-and-half or whole milk instead of heavy cream. Freshly grated parmesan is recommended for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, garlic parmesan, chicken pasta, easy dinner, weeknight meal