Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is the ultimate comfort food! It combines tender chicken, rich cream, and savory garlic, all tossed with fettuccine pasta.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Pot
Ingredients
Pasta
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
Chicken
- 2 pieces chicken breasts, thinly sliced
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated Use freshly grated for best flavor
Seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken slices and cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Reduce heat to low, add heavy cream, and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce, season with salt and pepper, and mix well to combine.
- Serve garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop, adding a splash of cream if the sauce is too thick.