Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta Recipe
Indulge in a comforting and flavorful dish with this Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta recipe. Tender chicken strips are coated in a velvety Parmesan cream sauce, tossed with perfectly cooked pasta, and finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley. This easy-to-make meal is sure to become a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into strips)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Cream Sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta in salted water, drain, and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Season chicken, cook until golden, and set aside.
- Make the Cream Sauce: Sauté garlic, add butter, cream, milk, Parmesan, seasonings, and simmer.
- Combine: Add chicken and pasta to sauce, simmer, garnish, and serve.
Notes
- For extra richness, add more Parmesan or a splash of pasta water if the sauce gets too thick.
- You can also mix in sautéed mushrooms or spinach.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
