Description
A delicious and easy-to-make creamy chicken pasta that’s perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta of choice
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked chicken and pasta to the skillet, mix to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy your creamy chicken pasta!
Notes
For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream. Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for added nutrition and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg