Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of creamy pasta with chicken and garlic, ready in just 30 minutes! This dish combines tender chicken pieces, aromatic garlic, and a rich, velvety sauce that clings to perfectly cooked pasta. Ideal for busy weeknights, it transforms ordinary dinners into extraordinary culinary experiences. With its captivating flavors and textures, this easy recipe is sure to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add seasoned chicken pieces and sauté for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Create the sauce: Pour in heavy cream, scraping up any bits from the skillet. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta with the sauce in the skillet. If needed, add reserved pasta water gradually for desired consistency. Serve hot garnished with fresh parsley!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg