Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta You’ll Love to Make Weekly
This creamy garlic parmesan chicken pasta is a delicious dish that’s perfect for weekly meals. It’s easy to make and sure to satisfy your cravings.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 12 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper, stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Toss in the cooked fettuccine and stir to combine.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta, chicken pasta, weeknight dinner