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Description
Enjoy this Creamy Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta, a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for a weeknight dinner. It features tender chicken, a rich garlic parmesan sauce, and your favorite pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta (such as fettuccine or penne)
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed, drained (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in parsley, salt, and pepper. Add sun-dried tomatoes, if using.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use whole milk instead of heavy cream.
- Add other vegetables like spinach or mushrooms to the sauce.
- Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg