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Description
A quick and healthy garlic parmesan chicken pasta recipe perfect for a weeknight dinner. This creamy pasta dish is easy to prepare and suitable for meal prep.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 ounces pasta (such as fettuccine or penne)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter option)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- While pasta cooks, season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the same skillet and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Add cooked pasta and toss to coat everything in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- Stir in fresh parsley. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Add steamed broccoli or spinach for extra vegetables.
- This recipe is great for meal prep; store in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg