Description
Indulge in a bowl of creamy Parmesan Chicken Pasta that promises comfort and flavor in every bite. This delightful dish features tender chicken and perfectly cooked pasta enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce, making it perfect for family dinners or entertaining friends. With its quick preparation time of under 30 minutes, this recipe is sure to become a weeknight favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh basil or parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden brown and no longer pink inside, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and slice.
- In a pot, boil salted water and cook fettuccine according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer while stirring.
- Stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Add the cooked pasta and sliced chicken, tossing to coat.
- Sprinkle chopped fresh herbs over the dish before serving immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 280g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 130mg