Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta: A Deliciously Easy Dinner
A deliciously easy dinner recipe featuring creamy garlic parmesan sauce and tender chicken tossed with pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Nut-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Chopped 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 diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss to coat.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes.
- Make sure to use freshly grated Parmesan for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 35 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 110 milligrams
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta