Description
Creamy garlic chicken pasta is a comforting dish that perfectly marries tender chicken, perfectly cooked fettuccine, and a rich garlic cream sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal that delights everyone at the table. With its luscious texture and mouthwatering flavors, this dish is perfect for cozy nights or entertaining guests, ensuring that every bite is a celebration of comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until golden brown, about 6 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and let rest.
- 2. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- 3. Boil fettuccine in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
- 4. Pour heavy cream into the skillet with garlic; stir well and let simmer. Gradually add Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- 5. Slice the chicken and return it to the skillet along with drained fettuccine. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- 6. Serve immediately garnished with extra Parmesan or fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 125mg