Description
A comforting creamy chicken pasta dish that is easy to prepare and perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and mix until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- You can substitute chicken with shrimp or vegetables for a different flavor.
- Feel free to add spinach or broccoli for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: creamy recipes, chicken pasta, comfort food