Description
A delightful dish of al dente pasta in a rich, creamy garlic and Parmesan sauce, perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add sliced chicken; season with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and combined.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Ensure even slicing of chicken for consistent cooking. Use freshly grated Parmesan for better melting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg