Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a creamy, satisfying dish that captures the essence of Italian comfort food. Featuring tender chicken, al dente fettuccine, and a rich garlic-parmesan sauce, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Each bite offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures, making it a go-to meal that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook the chicken with salt and pepper until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and saut? for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Meanwhile, boil salted water in a pot and cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente; reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Lower the heat in the skillet and stir in heavy cream, scraping any browned bits from the pan. Add Parmesan cheese and dried herbs; stir until melted and creamy.
- Combine drained pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired creaminess. Serve with extra Parmesan on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Saut?ing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 340g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg