Description
A comforting dish made with tender chicken, creamy sauce, and cheesy flavor, perfect for weeknights or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz twisted pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the twisted pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and mix until the sauce is creamy and well combined.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
For added flavor, sprinkle extra Parmesan on top when serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: pasta, creamy chicken, garlic, parmesan, weeknight dinner