Description
A creamy and delicious pasta dish with garlic and chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the garlic and measuring out the other components.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F).
- Remove chicken from the skillet; add minced garlic and dried herbs to the pan. Sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, scraping up any bits from the skillet. Let simmer, then stir in grated Parmesan until melted.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, adding cooked pasta; toss until well combined and heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in Italian herbs before cooking.
- You can substitute the pasta with your favorite type if desired.
- This dish can be topped with additional herbs for garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg