Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sauté until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in heavy cream and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Gradually stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and fully incorporated.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain, reserving some pasta water.
- Combine cooked pasta with creamy sauce mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for extra nutrition.
- For added flavor, consider using different cheeses or incorporating crushed red pepper for heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 280g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 140mg