Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender chicken with a rich, velvety garlic sauce, all tossed with perfectly cooked fettuccine. This elegant yet simple recipe is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy dinner at home. With its delightful aroma and creamy texture, every bite promises to be a culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mince the garlic and season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil and cook the seasoned chicken for about 6 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth; let simmer gently. Add grated Parmesan cheese and whisk until smooth.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and add cooked fettuccine, stirring well to coat with sauce.
- Serve hot with extra sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg