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Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta

Indulgent Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta in Under 30 Minutes

Try this Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta, a quick and satisfying dinner that offers creamy sauce, tender chicken, and aromatic garlic in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts Fresh, boneless, skinless
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Butter For richness
  • 2-3 cloves Fresh Garlic Minced
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or Half-and-Half Substitute with cashew cream for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast works for vegan option
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Pasta Any shape; cook al dente
For the Garnish
  • to taste Parsley or Basil Fresh, for garnish

Equipment

  • skillet
  • pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and let rest before slicing.
  2. In the same skillet, lower the heat and sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant; be careful not to burn it.
  3. Slowly pour in heavy cream while stirring continuously. Increase heat slightly to bring to a gentle simmer. Add parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
  5. Return sliced chicken to the skillet with sauce, add pasta, and toss to combine. Adjust sauce with reserved pasta water if too thick.
  6. Plate the pasta and garnish with fresh herbs and additional parmesan if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added nutrition, consider folding in spinach or broccoli into the sauce. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.

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