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Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta

A rich and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender chicken in a creamy garlic sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice
Chicken
  • 2 cups chicken breast diced
Sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Cook Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Cook Chicken
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Make Sauce
  1. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese, cooking until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
Combine
  1. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the creamy sauce. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve
  1. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider adding sautéed mushrooms or spinach to the dish.

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