Description
Chicken and pasta is a comforting dish that combines juicy chicken with creamy sauce and perfectly cooked noodles. This recipe transforms simple ingredients into a mouthwatering meal that’s perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. With its rich flavors and easy preparation, it’s sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 680g)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream (240ml)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (100g)
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta (225g)
Instructions
- 1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden brown, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove and let rest.
- 2. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 3. Lower heat and add heavy cream and soy sauce; stir to combine. Gradually mix in Parmesan cheese until the sauce is creamy.
- 4. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- 5. Slice chicken and toss with cooked pasta in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- 6. Serve topped with extra Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg