Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a comforting and elegant dish that combines juicy chicken, al dente pasta, and a creamy garlic sauce infused with rich Parmesan cheese. Perfect for chilly evenings or impressing dinner guests, this dish is both simple to prepare and packed with flavor. Each bite offers a delightful blend of textures and tastes, making it an ideal choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz penne or fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients for ease of cooking.
- Boil salted water in a large pot, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook for about 6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and slice.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream and soy sauce, scraping up browned bits.
- Stir in grated Parmesan until melted, then add cooked pasta and sliced chicken. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Plate the dish with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg