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Creamy Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta

Creamy Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta

This creamy and flavorful dish combines chicken, fettuccine, and a rich garlic Parmesan sauce in just 30 minutes, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breast, boneless and skinless
  • 8 oz fettuccine pasta
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Pot

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. Boil fettuccine in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  4. In the same skillet, add more butter if needed and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
  5. Pour in heavy cream and let it simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
  6. Slice chicken and return to skillet. Add cooked pasta and toss everything together.
  7. Add pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
  8. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 35gFat: 34g

Notes

Feel free to customize by swapping chicken with shrimp or mushrooms for a vegetarian twist, and adjust seasonings to your preference.

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