Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta
A rich and comforting pasta dish combining tender chicken chunks with a creamy garlic sauce, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Pasta (300g)
- Chicken breast (500g)
- Garlic (4 cloves)
- Heavy cream (1 cup)
- Parmesan cheese (1 cup, grated)
- Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
- While the pasta cooks, cut chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet with the chicken and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and let it simmer. Add grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and creamy. Adjust thickness with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss well to coat. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as necessary.
- Plate the pasta warm, garnished with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt. You can also add sautéed mushrooms or fresh spinach for additional flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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