Description
This Creamy Chicken Pasta is comfort food at its finest, combining tender chicken and pasta in a rich, creamy sauce that’s quick and easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 8 oz pasta of choice (linguine, fettuccine, or penne)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Start by cooking your pasta according to the package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes, stirring often.
- Toss in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce becomes creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce until well combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Feel free to customize by adding vegetables, swapping proteins, or experimenting with herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg