Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
Creamy, savory, and full of homestyle comfort, Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta features golden seared chicken tossed with pasta in a velvety garlic parmesan cream sauce. This easy, crowd-pleasing dinner brings cozy Italian-American flavors to your table in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast sliced into strips
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken, season with salt and black pepper, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium-low and add the butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Add the parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Stir constantly until the cheese melts and the sauce is creamy.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the drained pasta and toss gently to coat everything in the garlic parmesan sauce.
- Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, to blend flavors. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 590kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 34gFat: 32gSodium: 620mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
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