Description
A rich and creamy garlic chicken pasta with Parmesan cheese for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink (about 6-7 minutes per side). Remove and slice.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring constantly. Bring to a simmer.
- Add Parmesan, salt, pepper, basil, and red pepper flakes. Stir until cheese melts and sauce thickens.
- Return chicken to the pan and toss with pasta. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- For extra creaminess, add a splash of pasta water.
- Substitute chicken with shrimp or mushrooms for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: creamy garlic chicken, Parmesan pasta, easy dinner recipe