Description
A delightful dish that combines tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a rich, velvety garlic Parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 8 ounces spiral pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 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 spiral pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and cook until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet until fragrant. Be careful not to burn it.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Gradually stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, coating it with the sauce. Slice the chicken and place it on top.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For a lower-carb version, substitute pasta with zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 71g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg