Creamy Chicken Pasta
Creamy Chicken Pasta is a warm, comforting dish that features tender chicken enveloped in a luxurious, rich sauce served over perfectly cooked pasta. With fresh garlic, savory herbs, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, this recipe is perfect for family dinners or casual weeknights. It’s simple to prepare, customizable, and guaranteed to please everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes), then drain.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté seasoned chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low; add minced garlic and sauté for about a minute until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and soy sauce while scraping up browned bits.
- Stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted; adjust consistency with more cream if needed.
- Toss cooked pasta into the skillet with the sauce until well-coated. Serve hot with additional Parmesan on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 250g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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