Description
A quick and delicious creamy garlic chicken pasta ready in 30 minutes. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir. Simmer for 3 minutes.
- Add Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Stir until sauce thickens.
- Mix in cooked pasta. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for best flavor.
- Adjust creaminess by adding more or less Parmesan.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: creamy garlic chicken pasta, quick dinner, 30-minute meal