Description
Creamy garlic chicken pasta is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken and al dente pasta enveloped in a rich, velvety garlic cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this dish transforms any meal into a delightful experience the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Sauté the Chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and add diced chicken. Cook until golden brown and no longer pink inside (about 7-10 minutes).
- Add Garlic & Seasonings: Stir in minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Season with salt and pepper.
- Create the Creamy Sauce: Pour in heavy cream, stirring gently for about 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss in Pasta & Cheese: Add cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese to the skillet. Toss to combine thoroughly.
- Garnish & Serve: Top with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg