Description
A creamy, garlicky pasta dish featuring tender chicken, rich sauce, and flavorful ingredients, perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, add to skillet, and cook until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce and stir to coat. Slice chicken and nestle on top of pasta.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For added flavor, consider browning the chicken in butter or adding red pepper flakes for some heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg