Description
A simple and delicious Parmesan chicken pasta dish with tender chicken, creamy sauce, and rich Parmesan flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove and slice.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Add salt and pepper.
- Return chicken to the pan and toss with the sauce. Mix in cooked pasta.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Parmesan chicken pasta, easy pasta recipe, creamy chicken pasta