Description
A simple and delicious garlic parmesan chicken pasta recipe perfect for a quick and healthy dinner. This dish combines tender chicken with a creamy garlic parmesan sauce and pasta for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp dried basil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until no longer pink (5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, oregano, and basil. Stir until cheese melts and sauce thickens (2-3 minutes).
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: garlic parmesan chicken pasta, easy pasta recipe, healthy dinner, creamy chicken pasta