Description
Indulge in a delightful bowl of Chicken Pasta that marries tender chicken with al dente pasta, all enveloped in a creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for busy lunch breaks or cozy dinners, this dish delivers savory flavors that warm the heart and satisfy cravings. With quick prep and versatile ingredients, you can easily customize this meal to suit your taste, making it an ideal go-to recipe for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Remove from pan.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in chicken broth and bring to a simmer; then add heavy cream.
- Mix in grated Parmesan cheese until melted. Add cooked pasta and chicken back into the skillet along with Italian seasoning; toss to combine.
- Let simmer for an additional minute before adjusting seasoning as needed. Serve hot with extra Parmesan or fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 140mg