Creamy Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta
A rich and creamy pasta dish featuring tender chicken, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Chicken
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- to taste salt and pepper
- for garnish fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook diced chicken until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream, simmer, then stir in Parmesan until melted.
- Add cooked pasta, toss to coat, season with salt and pepper, then serve garnished with parsley.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or grated lemon zest.