Description
A quick and delicious recipe for Easy Parmesan Chicken Pasta that combines tender chicken, pasta, and a creamy Parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 1 cup 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 pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta and sliced chicken to the sauce; toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg