Creamy Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta: An Easy Weeknight Delight
A flavorful and creamy pasta dish that’s easy to prepare for a weeknight dinner. Perfect for busy families!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped 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 cubed chicken and cook until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine, then let it simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Add veggies like spinach or broccoli for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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