Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta is a comforting dish that envelops your taste buds in rich flavors. Tender chicken and perfectly cooked pasta are coated in a luscious garlic cream sauce, making this recipe perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. In just 30 minutes, you can impress your family and friends with this delightful meal that’s easy to prepare and even easier to enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz spaghetti (or pasta of choice)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- 2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- 3. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds.
- 4. Boil pasta according to package instructions.
- 5. Pour heavy cream into the skillet with garlic; simmer gently while stirring in Parmesan cheese until smooth (3-5 minutes).
- 6. Slice cooked chicken and return to skillet; mix well.
- 7. Drain pasta and toss it in the creamy sauce until fully coated.
- 8. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 635
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 125mg