creamy chicken pasta recipe
A creamy, comforting pasta dish featuring tender chicken, garlic, and parmesan tossed in a silky sauce.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch strips
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta or any long pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk optional for lighter sauce
- 0.75 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute. Add heavy cream, milk (if using), and chicken broth. Simmer for 4-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in grated parmesan until smooth. Return chicken to the sauce and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain pasta and toss with sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
Best served immediately with extra parmesan. You can substitute half & half for a lighter version.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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