Easy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
A comforting dish of pasta tossed with tender chicken in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 3 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 pasta according to package instructions and then drain it.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the hot oil for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the cooked chicken and heat it through.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Add the Parmesan cheese while stirring until it melts and forms a smooth sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the drained pasta in the sauce until well-coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
Perfect when paired with a simple side salad or garlic bread. Enhance your meal with a light white wine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg