Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
A creamy, garlicky pasta dish featuring tender chicken, loaded with parmesan cheese and Italian flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free option available
Ingredients
- Chicken breast or thighs
- Pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- Fresh garlic
- Butter
- Chicken broth
- Heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese
- Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
- Spinach or peas (optional)
Instructions
- Season and cube the chicken, then brown it in a skillet with butter.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, simmering while the pasta cooks in another pot.
- Stir in shredded parmesan until melted, then combine with drained pasta.
- Serve immediately, topped with more parmesan if desired.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pasta and ensure broth and seasonings are wheat-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg