creamy chicken pasta recipe
A delicious and easy creamy chicken pasta recipe perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.5 pound chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 0.34 pound pasta like fettuccine or penne
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Cook until sauce has thickened.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce and chicken. Toss to combine and heat through.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
This creamy chicken pasta is best served immediately. You can also add vegetables like broccoli or spinach for extra nutrients.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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