Description
Indulge in this rich and creamy Parmesan chicken pasta that’s quick and easy to make. Tender chicken strips are coated in a luscious Parmesan sauce, served over perfectly cooked pasta for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon butter
For Serving:
- 12 ounces fettuccine or penne pasta, cooked and drained
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, season chicken, cook until browned. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic, pour in broth and cream, simmer. Add Parmesan cheese and cook until creamy.
- Combine: Return chicken to the skillet, add cooked pasta, toss to combine. Simmer briefly. Garnish and serve hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
- You can also add sautéed spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
