Description
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken, pasta, and a rich, creamy garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 8 oz pasta (any type you prefer)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sautรฉ for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Toss in the diced chicken and cook until itโs browned and fully cooked through.
- Pour in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese; stir until everything is well combined and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss gently to coat in the garlic butter sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For a healthier option, use whole wheat pasta or Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautรฉing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg