Description
A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring chicken, garlic, and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine or pasta of choice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine, and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and add the drained pasta. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired sauce consistency.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream and use grilled chicken instead of sautéed.
- Add vegetables like spinach, broccoli, or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg