Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Pasta is a flavorful and comforting dish with tender chicken, creamy garlic sauce, and Parmesan cheese over pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)
- 8 ounces of pasta (such as penne, fettuccine, or spaghetti)
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, cook the pasta according to package instructions for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- Prepare the chicken: Trim any excess fat, season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Let the chicken rest, then slice it into strips.
- Make the garlic sauce: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add heavy cream and simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
- Combine the sauce and pasta: Gradually stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Add the cooked pasta and sliced chicken to the sauce, tossing to coat. Adjust the sauce with reserved pasta water if necessary. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and texture.
- Be careful not to overcook the chicken; aim for an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Reserve pasta water to help adjust the sauce consistency as needed.
- For a richer flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil, garlic, and Italian seasoning for a few hours before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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