Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta – The Easy 30-Minute Delight
A quick and easy pasta dish that combines creamy garlic sauce with tender chicken and parmesan for a delicious meal in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions, drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the diced chicken. Season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Lower the heat and add grated parmesan cheese, whisking until melted and smooth.
- Combine the cooked fettuccine with the sauce and chicken, tossing to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add Italian seasoning or crushed red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute chicken with shrimp or vegetables for a different variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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