Description
Italian Creamy Chicken Pasta is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and a luscious cream sauce. This recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings, transforming any meal into a memorable experience. With its rich flavors and delightful aroma, it’s sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil or parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the chicken and mincing the garlic.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sear chicken until golden brown. Remove from pan.
- Sauté garlic in the same skillet until fragrant. Gradually add heavy cream and scrape up brown bits.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Return chicken to the skillet along with cooked pasta; toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water for creaminess.
- Serve immediately garnished with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg