Description
Creamy Pasta with Chicken and Garlic in 30 Minutes is the ultimate weeknight meal that combines tender chicken, rich garlic-infused cream, and your favorite pasta. This dish is not only quick to prepare but also delivers a comforting flavor that will have your family asking for seconds. Ready in just half an hour, it’s perfect for busy evenings or last-minute gatherings. Gather around the table and enjoy a delicious homemade dinner that feels like a warm hug at the end of the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the chicken into bite-sized pieces and finely mincing the garlic.
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add pasta, and cook until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté chicken pieces until browned and cooked through (6-8 minutes). Ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Add minced garlic to the skillet with chicken and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Toss cooked pasta into the sauce; mix gently until coated. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water as needed.
- Serve hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 675
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg