Ingredients
Scale
Gather these ingredients for your Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta:
- 2 cups of pasta (penne or fettuccine works best)
- 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil, add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, stir, and bring to a simmer. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until well coated with the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute chicken with shrimp or vegetables for a different variation.
- This pasta pairs well with garlic bread or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg