Description
A comforting dish embodying home-cooked goodness with tender chicken, creamy sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or your choice)
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Remove chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce becomes creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta and sliced chicken to the skillet, mixing everything until well coated with the creamy sauce.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Leftover pasta can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet with a splash of water or milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg