Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this delectable Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta recipe. Tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a luxurious parmesan cream sauce come together for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces fettuccine or penne pasta
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Sauté chicken in olive oil until golden; set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic in butter, add flour, then gradually whisk in chicken broth and cream. Simmer until thickened.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Add chicken and pasta to the sauce, cook briefly, then garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Add steamed broccoli or spinach for extra veggies.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter version, or use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 41 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
