Creamy Chicken Pasta
A delicious creamy chicken pasta dish that combines seasoned chicken, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese for a delightful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Once shimmering, add the diced chicken breast. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the Garlic: Introduce the minced garlic to the skillet with the chicken and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the Broth and Cream: Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Simmer the Sauce: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Incorporate the Parmesan: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and let it melt into the sauce.
- Combine with Pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the creamy sauce and toss to coat.
- Season to Perfection: Season your dish with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with Flair: Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Pairs well with a garden salad and white wine. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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