Description
Indulge in this creamy chicken pasta that combines tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a rich garlic Parmesan sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish comes together quickly for a satisfying meal that the whole family will love. With vibrant greens and an explosion of flavors, it’s a comforting classic that will warm your heart and fill your belly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups spinach or broccoli (chopped)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping garlic and slicing chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente; reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then sauté until golden brown on all sides.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet when the chicken is nearly cooked through, sautéing until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Reduce heat; pour in heavy cream while scraping up any browned bits from the skillet. Gradually stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Toss in drained pasta and reserved pasta water to achieve desired sauce consistency. Stir in spinach or broccoli until wilted before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg