Description
A comforting and creamy chicken pasta dish with garlic and Parmesan, perfect for cozy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a pot, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add diced chicken. Season with salt and pepper, cooking until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet, mixing gently to coat.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Leftovers taste even better as the flavors deepen. Reheat gently with a splash of cream or water to maintain creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg