Description
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a delicious and comforting dish featuring tender chicken, creamy sauce, and pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce is creamy and thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta in the sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in lemon juice and herbs for 30 minutes before cooking.
- You can substitute the penne pasta with whole wheat or gluten-free pasta for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg