Creamy Chicken Pasta
A comforting creamy chicken pasta dish that’s perfect for weeknights or dinner parties, featuring succulent chicken and a rich Parmesan cheese sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the chicken in olive oil over medium heat, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Infuse garlic flavor by adding minced garlic to the skillet and sautéing for 1 minute.
- Simmer the heavy cream and chicken broth, bringing mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Melt in the Parmesan cheese until it’s beautifully melted and the sauce turns creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, tossing to coat.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet over low heat, adding a splash of chicken broth or cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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