Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta: Easy Weeknight Delight
A quick and delicious recipe for creamy garlic parmesan chicken pasta that is perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free (if using gluten-free pasta)
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add diced chicken. Cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and mix in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg