Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta is an indulgent dish that combines tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a rich garlic sauce. This comforting meal is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, transforming simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality experience that will delight your family and friends. Ready in under an hour, it’s the ultimate comfort food for pasta lovers craving something delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 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 grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mince garlic and measure all ingredients.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; sauté until golden brown (6-7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet and let rest before slicing.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream; simmer gently.
- Add sliced chicken and cooked pasta to the sauce; toss together until well coated. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve immediately topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg