Description
This creamy chicken garlic parmesan pasta is a delicious and comforting dish that’s perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions and drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the diced chicken.
- Cook chicken until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute.
- Stir in heavy cream, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Allow the sauce to simmer for 5 minutes until it thickens.
- Add the cooked pasta and toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding sautéed mushrooms or spinach.
- This dish is best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Adjust the amount of garlic to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg