Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
A quick and flavorful chicken pasta dish with garlic and Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Total Time: 60 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 oz pasta, cooked according to package directions
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce thickens.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Add cooked pasta and toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, add a little more heavy cream.
- You can add vegetables like broccoli or spinach to this dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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