Description
Enjoy this creamy garlic Parmesan chicken pasta, an indulgent comfort food recipe perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add the Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked fettuccine in the sauce until well coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
- This dish can be made with shrimp or vegetables for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta, comforting pasta dish