Description
A creamy garlic pasta dish packed with protein and satisfying flavors, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, grilled and sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Add the grilled chicken and cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat well in the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with parsley.
Notes
For best texture, consume fresh. Can be frozen but is better fresh. Avoid overcooking garlic to prevent bitterness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg