Description
Enjoy the delightful taste of Garlic Chicken Parmesan Pasta, a perfect blend of creamy parmesan and savory chicken, ideal for Family Dinner Ideas For The Week. This Easy Pasta Supper Idea brings comfort and flavor, transforming Simple Chicken Supper Ideas into home-cooked masterpieces that your family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 12 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- Fresh basil (optional)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken until golden brown on both sides and fully cooked through, then remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté crushed garlic until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream, stirring occasionally, until it begins to simmer.
- Stir in parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Cook pasta in a separate pot according to package instructions, then drain.
- Add the pasta to the skillet with the sauce.
- Slice the cooked chicken and return it to the skillet, combining everything thoroughly.
- Garnish with basil, red pepper flakes, and lemon zest if desired.
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic and parmesan for the best flavor.
- Avoid overcooking the pasta; it should be al dente.
- Be careful not to burn the garlic, as it can become bitter.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 680 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
Keywords: Garlic Chicken Parmesan Pasta, Easy Pasta Supper Ideas