Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta: A Quick and Indulgent Delight
A rich and creamy pasta dish featuring tender chicken and parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: main dish
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Mix in parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta, tossing to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Try adding vegetables such as spinach or broccoli for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 40 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
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